Is CI 77163 safe in cosmetics?
CI 77163 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 77163
Also known as: EINECS 232-122-7, Bismut-chlorid-oxid, Wismutchloridoxid, UNII-4ZR792I587
CI 77163 (CAS 7787-59-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant, opacifying agent with pearlescent/shimmer effect. 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
Colorant, opacifying agent with pearlescent/shimmer effect
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.2162; approved for eye area, lips, and general use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77163.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for CI 77163 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
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Bismuth Oxychloride", "Chemical_Name": "Bismuth oxychloride", "CAS_Number": "7787-59-9", "Colorant_Type": "Pearlescent Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "Natural pearl effect, skin sensitivity possible"}
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 CI 77163.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
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 CI 77163 allowed in the EU?
CI 77163 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77163 do in cosmetics?
CI 77163 functions as: Colorant, opacifying agent with pearlescent/shimmer effect. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7787-59-9.
Is CI 77163 used outside cosmetics?
CI 77163 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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