Is CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) safe in cosmetics?
CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Colorant
CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide)
Also known as: EINECS 257-098-5, Ferric oxide, yellow
INCI: CI 77492
CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) (CAS 51274-00-1) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant. 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
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
iron(3+);oxygen(2-);hydroxide;hydrate
InChIKey
LDHBWEYLDHLIBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed under 21 CFR 73.2250. Exempt from batch certification. Approved for use in externally applied cosmetics including the eye area. FDA requires synthetic-grade (not mined) iron oxides to avoid heavy metal contamination. Heavy metal impurity limits apply.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide).
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 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: Yellow
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 (4)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 1: All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Iron Oxide Yellow (micronized)", "Chemical_Name": "Iron oxide (<0.5μm)", "CAS_Number": "51274-00-1", "Colorant_Type": "Inorganic Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "Ultra-fine transparent"}
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Regulatory (1)
JECFA Evaluation
IRON OXIDE YELLOW | 1979 | 0-0.5 mg/kg bw | TRS 648-JECFA 23/13 | FAS 6/NMRS 54A-JECFA 18/100 (1974)
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Conductive agent
Dye
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide).
Regulatory Flags
eu-annex-iv
fda-color-additive-exempt
iarc-group-3
cosmos-compliant
heavy-metal-limits-apply
eye-area-approved
nanoparticle-distinction-note
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 257-098-5
Ferric oxide, yellow
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
consumer_product; Europe
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; plastic_additive
Europe
Europe; Personal care
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) allowed in the EU?
CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) do in cosmetics?
CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 51274-00-1.
Is CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) used outside cosmetics?
CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) 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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