NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II)

Also known as: Prussian blue, CI 77510 Blue, Iron ferrocyanide (Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3), EC No.: 237-875-5, EINECS 237-875-5 (+12 more)

CAS 14038-43-8

Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) (CAS 14038-43-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

View cosmetic safety profile for Ferric Ferrocyanide (Prussian Blue) →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
15
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 23 fields
Name
Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II)
CAS Number
14038-43-8
DTXSID
DTXSID9047756
Molecular Formula
18CN.7Fe
InChI Key
DCYOBGZUOMKFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
859.599886
Synonyms
Prussian blueCI 77510 BlueIron ferrocyanide (Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3)EC No.: 237-875-5EINECS 237-875-5Iron hexacyanoferrateTetrairon(3+) tris(hexacyanoferrate(4-))Iron(3 ) hexacyanoferrate(4-) (4:3)Insoluble Prussian BlueUNII-TLE294X33ABerliner BlauFe4[Fe(CN)6]3

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
DyeAbrasive

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
pharmaceuticalFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Personal careFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 15 of 15 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
TLE294X33AUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
TLE294X33AUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
TLE294X33AUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
TLE294X33AUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
>=250mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=2500mg/kg bw/dayLELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
=25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
=25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
=25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
<=2500mg/kg bw/dayNOELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
<=2500mg/kg bw/dayNOELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
<=2500mg/kg bw/dayNOELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
<=2500mg/kg bw/dayNOELoral: feedrat (2207; male/female)FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z

Showing 15 of 15 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredPrussian blue237-875-5ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
Must be free from cyanide ions (purity condition)
Category
colorant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL prussian blue
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II)?

Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) has 15 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is TLE294X33A UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II)?

Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, pharmaceutical, Personal care, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) used in cosmetics?

Yes, Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ferric Ferrocyanide (Prussian Blue). 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 Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) used outside industrial chemicals?

Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II) also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.