Is CI 77289 safe in cosmetics?
CI 77289 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Colorant
CI 77289
Also known as: C.I. Pigment Green 18, Chrome Green Lake, Chrome Oxide (Hydrated) Green, C.I. 77289, 11958 Green (+1 more)
CI 77289 (CAS 12001-99-9) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Dye; Pigment. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 10.6%. 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
Dye; Pigment
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(chromium(3+));tris(oxygen(2-));dihydrate
InChIKey
CYYGBBNBGCVXEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
10.6%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77289.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Green
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 (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | Not mucous membranes |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Chromium Hydroxide Green", "Chemical_Name": "Chromium(III) oxide hydrate", "CAS_Number": "12001-99-9", "Colorant_Type": "Inorganic Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved 21 CFR 73.1200", "Notes": "Lighter than CI 77288"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77289.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
C.I. Pigment Green 18
Chrome Green Lake
Chrome Oxide (Hydrated) Green
C.I. 77289
11958 Green
Viridian
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
pharmaceutical
Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77289 allowed in the EU?
CI 77289 EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10.6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77289 do in cosmetics?
CI 77289 functions as: Dye; Pigment. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 12001-99-9.
Is CI 77289 used outside cosmetics?
CI 77289 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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