What is the NOAEL for Chromium(III) oxide?
Chromium(III) oxide has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is X5Z09SU859 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chromium(III) oxide
Also known as: Amdry 6410, Arctic Black 10C909, Black 10C909, Black 10C909A, Black 10P922 (+15 more)
CAS 1308-38-9
Chromium(III) oxide (CAS 1308-38-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 9 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
View cosmetic safety profile for Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288) →
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Chromium(III) oxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H317, H319, H360) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
5
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
9
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
26 fields
Name
Chromium(III) oxide
CAS Number
1308-38-9
DTXSID
DTXSID4043721
Molecular Formula
2Cr.3O
InChI Key
QDOXWKRWXJOMAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
151.865756
Synonyms
Amdry 6410Arctic Black 10C909Black 10C909Black 10C909ABlack 10P922C.I. 77288Chromium oxide (Cr0.67O)Chromium oxide (Cr8O12)Chromium trioxide (Cr2O3)Colortherm Green GNE 410 (catalyst)Eclipse Green 10241
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
DyePigmentSurface modifier
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
9 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Europe; Personal care - hair coloring | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; plastic_additive | European Chemicals Agency | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
| Europe; Personal care | European Commission | CosIng |
| Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| pharmaceutical | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Personal care | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Medical/dental | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 5 of 5 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5Z09SU859 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| X5Z09SU859 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| X5Z09SU859 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| X5Z09SU859 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| =2737 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_DOE_Wildlife_Benchmarks |
Showing 5 of 5 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Chromium (III) oxide | 215-160-9 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Chromium(III) oxide?
Chromium(III) oxide appears on 9 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, Europe; Personal care - hair coloring, Europe; plastic_additive, and 6 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Chromium(III) oxide used in cosmetics?
Yes, Chromium(III) oxide is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288). View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Chromium(III) oxide come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Chromium(III) oxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Chromium(III) oxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H317, H319, H360) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Chromium(III) oxide used outside industrial chemicals?
Chromium(III) oxide also appears in cosmetics databases.