Is CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) safe in cosmetics?
CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide)
INCI: CI 77015
CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) (CAS 1302-68-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. Inorganic composite pigment consisting of aluminium silicate. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant. Inorganic composite pigment consisting of aluminium silicate (kaolin/clay base) colored with ferric oxide (iron oxide). Produces warm earth-tone hues ranging from ochre to red-brown depending on iron oxide content and processing. Used to impart color to cosmetics including eye shadows, face powders, blushes, and foundations. Functions as a surface colorant without significant dye migration.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dialuminum;trimagnesium;trisilicate
InChIKey
FDKCTEWMJWRPDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) does not appear as a distinct entry in 21 CFR Part 73 color additives exempt from certification for cosmetics. Iron oxides (CI 77491/77492/77499) are separately listed and permitted under 21 CFR 73.2250. Formulators should verify regulatory standing of this composite pigment prior to US marketing.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide).
Regulatory Flags
inorganic-colorant
mineral-pigment
eu-annex-iv
composite-pigment
iron-oxide-base
aluminosilicate
us-status-unclear
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) allowed in the EU?
CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) do in cosmetics?
CI 77015 (Aluminium Silicate coloured with Ferric Oxide) functions as: Colorant. Inorganic composite pigment consisting of aluminium silicate (kaolin/clay base) colored with ferric oxide (iron oxide). Produces warm earth-tone hues ranging from ochre to red-brown depending on iron oxide content and processing. Used to impart color to cosmetics including eye shadows, face powders, blushes, and foundations. Functions as a surface colorant without significant dye migration.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1302-68-7.
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