Is Pyrite Powder safe in cosmetics?
Pyrite Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pyrite Powder
INCI: PYRITE POWDER [^1_1]
Pyrite Powder (CAS 1309-36-0 [^1_1]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive / Skin Conditioning [^1_1]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive / Skin Conditioning [^1_1]
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (no CIR review) [^1_2]
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyrite Powder allowed in the EU?
Pyrite Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pyrite Powder do in cosmetics?
Pyrite Powder functions as: Abrasive / Skin Conditioning [^1_1]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1309-36-0 [^1_1].
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