Is Bismuth Oxychloride safe in cosmetics?
Bismuth Oxychloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Good
Colorant
Bismuth Oxychloride
Also known as: EINECS 232-122-7, Bismut-chlorid-oxid, Wismutchloridoxid, UNII-4ZR792I587
INCI: BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
Bismuth Oxychloride (CAS 7787-59-9) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Synthetic pearlescent and iridescent pigment; provides satin/luminous finish in. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Synthetic pearlescent and iridescent pigment; provides satin/luminous finish in mineral makeup; opacity and slip agent; used in foundations, setting powders, and mineral makeup
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Listed under 21 CFR 73.2162 as color additive exempt from certification; permitted in cosmetics including eye area; prohibited in lip products; heavy metal impurity levels regulated by FDA.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bismuth Oxychloride.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Bismuth Oxychloride across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: White
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (IV - Colorants)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant_formulator
{"ci_number": "77163", "ci_name": "Pigment White 14", "color_category": "white", "color_hex_code": "#F0F0F0", "natural_or_synthetic": "synthetic", "organic_or_inorganic": "inorganic", "lake_or_dye": "pigment", "fda_approved_use": "eye/general", "eu_approved_cosmetic": "yes", "japan_approved": "yes", "china_approved": "yes", "coverage_opacity": "transparent", "tinting_strength": "low", "lightfastne…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "all,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Pearl pigment - can irritate"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "35", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "65", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "China", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "50", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Mica, Synthetic …
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "non-biodegradable", "bioaccumulative": "yes", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "moderate", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "moderate toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "heavy metal accumulation", "soil_toxicity": "bismuth accumulation", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "yes", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle":…
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "7787-59-9", "ingredient_class": "other", "chemical_formula": "BiOCl", "mineral_origin": "synthetic", "particle_size_range_um": "5-40", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "0.5-5", "crystal_structure": "tetragonal", "color_index_CI_number": "CI 77163", "color_appearance": "pearlescent white", "opacity": "translucent", "refractive_index": "2.15", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "15-30", "water_abs…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "5.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "4.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Pearl pigment", "formulation_note": "Stable over moderate pH", "source": "Formulation literature"}
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "silky, pearlescent", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "smooth, luminous", "instant": "instant", "low": "low", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "yes", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "pearl-luminous", "1.40": "7.72", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "white-pearl", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "mineral"}
skin_suitability
{"oily_skin": "acceptable", "dry_skin": "caution", "sensitive_skin": "caution", "combination_skin": "acceptable", "normal_skin": "acceptable", "acne_prone": "caution", "rosacea": "caution", "eczema": "caution", "hyperpigmentation": "acceptable", "aging_mature": "acceptable", "dehydrated": "acceptable", "skin_benefit_primary": "illuminating", "skin_benefit_secondary": "texture", "mechanism_of_actio…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bismuth Oxychloride.
Regulatory Flags
color-additive
fda-exempt-certification
lip-product-restriction
physical-irritant-risk
eu-annex-iv
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-122-7
Bismut-chlorid-oxid
Wismutchloridoxid
UNII-4ZR792I587
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
pharmaceutical
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bismuth Oxychloride allowed in the EU?
Bismuth Oxychloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bismuth Oxychloride do in cosmetics?
Bismuth Oxychloride functions as: Synthetic pearlescent and iridescent pigment; provides satin/luminous finish in mineral makeup; opacity and slip agent; used in foundations, setting powders, and mineral makeup. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 7787-59-9.
Is Bismuth Oxychloride used outside cosmetics?
Bismuth Oxychloride also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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