Is Ferric Ferrocyanide safe in cosmetics?
Ferric Ferrocyanide has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted. 5 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Ferric Ferrocyanide
Also known as: Prussian blue, CI 77510 Blue, Iron ferrocyanide (Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3), EC No.: 237-875-5, EINECS 237-875-5 (+12 more)
INCI: CI 77510
Ferric Ferrocyanide (CAS 14038-43-8) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant; Prussian Blue pigment. Reported NOAEL =25 mg/kg bw/day in rat (2207; male/female) (FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z); 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 and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant; Prussian Blue pigment
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tris(iron(2+));tetrakis(iron(3+));octadecacyanide
InChIKey
DCYOBGZUOMKFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Permanently listed under 21 CFR 73.2299 (Ferric Ferrocyanide) and 21 CFR 73.2298 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), both exempt from certification. Approved for externally applied cosmetics including eye area. NOT permitted in lip products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ferric Ferrocyanide.
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Toxicological Studies
5 study endpoints found for Ferric Ferrocyanide. 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 | =25 mg/kg bw/day | oral: feed | rat (2207; male/female) | repeated dose toxicity oral | FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z |
| NOAEL | =25 mg/kg bw/day | oral: feed | rat (2207; male/female) | repeated dose toxicity oral | FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z |
| NOAEL | =25 mg/kg bw/day | oral: feed | rat (2207; male/female) | repeated dose toxicity oral | FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z |
| NOAEL | =25 mg/kg bw/day | oral: feed | rat (2207; male/female) | repeated dose toxicity oral | FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z |
| NOAEL | =25 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | subchronic | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
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.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 2: All products except eye area |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide", "Chemical_Name": "Iron blue", "CAS_Number": "25869-00-5", "Colorant_Type": "Inorganic Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved 21 CFR 73.1200", "Notes": "Blue shade"}
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (1)
Carcinogen Classification
No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ferric Ferrocyanide.
Regulatory Flags
lip-excluded-us
eye-area-approved
purity-condition-eu
no-sccs-opinion
no-cir-assessment
eu-ammonium-form-only
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ferric Ferrocyanide by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
5
Lowest NOAEL
25 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
25 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z
Known Synonyms
Prussian blue
CI 77510 Blue
Iron ferrocyanide (Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3)
EC No.: 237-875-5
EINECS 237-875-5
Iron hexacyanoferrate
Tetrairon(3+) tris(hexacyanoferrate(4-))
Iron(3 ) hexacyanoferrate(4-) (4:3)
Insoluble Prussian Blue
UNII-TLE294X33A
Berliner Blau
Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
Preussischblau
Turnbulls Blau
iron(3+) hexacyanoferrate(4-)
iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II)
237-875-5
Chemical Function
Dye
Abrasive
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
pharmaceutical
Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: 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
prussian blue
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2096629
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferric Ferrocyanide allowed in the EU?
Ferric Ferrocyanide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ferric Ferrocyanide do in cosmetics?
Ferric Ferrocyanide functions as: Colorant; Prussian Blue pigment. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 14038-43-8.
What is the NOAEL for Ferric Ferrocyanide?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ferric Ferrocyanide is =25 mg/kg bw/day based on a repeated dose toxicity oral study via oral: feed route in rat (2207; male/female). A total of 5 study endpoints are available. Source: FDA_Toxicity_3333babf-4063-428b-a866-15ba9c3f3873_dossier.i6z.
Is Ferric Ferrocyanide used outside cosmetics?
Ferric Ferrocyanide also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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