Is CI 77713 safe in cosmetics?
CI 77713 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
CI 77713
Also known as: Carbonic acid, magnesium salt (1:1), Magnesium carbonate, Apolda, C.I. 77713, CSC Book Saver (+15 more)
CI 77713 (CAS 546-93-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (white pigment, opacifier). Reported NOAEL =290 mg/kg body weight/d (CIR_vision_codex); 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, pharmaceutical, and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant (white pigment, opacifier)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
magnesium carbonate
InChIKey
ZLNQQNXFFQJAID-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted – GRAS as food additive; used as cosmetic ingredient (absorbent, opacifier)
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77713.
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for CI 77713. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =290 mg/kg body weight/d | - | - | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =290 mg/kg body weight/d | - | - | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =290 mg/kg body weight/d | - | - | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =290 mg/kg body weight/d | - | - | NOAEL study | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =414 mg/kg body weight/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =414 mg/kg body weight/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =414 mg/kg body weight/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =414 mg/kg body weight/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg body weight/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg body weight/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Hazard Statements
No hazard classification according to GHS criteria
Long-term Exposure Effects
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to dust particles.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
1 toxicity value from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >2000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
GROUP; SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Magnesium Silicate (talc)", "Chemical_Name": "Hydrated magnesium silicate", "CAS_Number": "14807-96-6", "Colorant_Type": "Natural Mineral", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "White, soft powder"}
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (1)
ICSC Safety Card
0969
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Regulatory (2)
JECFA Evaluation
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE | 1965 | NOT LIMITED | NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16 | FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/159
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
EU Food Improvement
Food additives
Source: EU Food Improvement Agents
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Binder
Dye
Filler
Flame retardant
Flow promoter
Heat stabilizer
Opacifer
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77713.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
epa_safer_alternative
eu_cosing_listed
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to CI 77713 by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
20
Lowest NOAEL
290
Highest NOAEL
4128
Units vary across source rows: mg/kg body weight/d, mg/kg body weight
CIR_vision_codex
Known Synonyms
Carbonic acid, magnesium salt (1:1)
Magnesium carbonate
Apolda
C.I. 77713
CSC Book Saver
CSC Book Saver Spray
Carbonate magnesium
DCI Light Magnesium Carbonate
Destab
Frimiz MZ 1
GP 20 (carbonate)
Gold Star (carbonate)
Kimboshi
MA 70 (carbonate)
MSL-AM
Upsalite
TT (carbonate)
Magnesite 33
Magnesite MSS
Magnesium Carbonate Gold Star
Chemical Function
Absorbent
Dye
Opacifer
Filler
Binder
pH regulating agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Europe; supplements
Europe; food_additive; supplements
Europe; plastic_additive
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1200736
Max Phase
4
Adverse Event Associations
58
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Magnesium carbonate
E Number
E504
ADI
NOT LIMITED mg/kg bw
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77713 allowed in the EU?
CI 77713 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77713 do in cosmetics?
CI 77713 functions as: Colorant (white pigment, opacifier). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 546-93-0.
What is the NOAEL for CI 77713?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for CI 77713 is =290 mg/kg body weight/d based on a NOAEL study study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR_vision_codex.
Is CI 77713 used outside cosmetics?
CI 77713 also appears in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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