Is CI 77220 safe in cosmetics?
CI 77220 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 77220
CI 77220 (CAS 471-34-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (white opacifier), Bulking agent, Abrasive. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Function
Colorant (white opacifier), Bulking agent, Abrasive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not separately listed as an FDA color additive; generally used as a cosmetic ingredient (not as a color additive per FDA definition)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77220.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77220.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
CALCIUM CARBONATE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1200539
Max Phase
4
Adverse Event Associations
16011
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77220 allowed in the EU?
CI 77220 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77220 do in cosmetics?
CI 77220 functions as: Colorant (white opacifier), Bulking agent, Abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 471-34-1.
Is CI 77220 used outside cosmetics?
CI 77220 also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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