CI 77492
- Cosmetics Fine
What is CI 77492?
CI 77492 is yellow iron oxide, a mineral pigment used in foundation, powder and other make-up. It barely passes through the skin and rarely irritates. It's fine for normal use; avoid breathing in dust from loose powders or sprays.
What is Yasno’s verdict on CI 77492?
Yasno’s verdict on CI 77492: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is CI 77492 allowed in the EU?
EU status of CI 77492: Permitted as a colourant in cosmetics (Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Permitted as a colourant in cosmetics (Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex IV (entry 136) · Limit: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E172)
What else is it called?
- Iron Oxide Yellow
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex IV, European Union, 2009
- Oral assessment of E172, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2015
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