Is Tin Oxide (CI 77861) safe in cosmetics?
Tin Oxide (CI 77861) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Colorant
Tin Oxide (CI 77861)
INCI: TIN OXIDE
Tin Oxide (CI 77861) (CAS None) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as pigment component. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 1.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
pigment component
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
1.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel concluded that tin(IV) oxide is safe in the present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tin Oxide (CI 77861).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant_formulator
{"ci_number": "77861", "ci_name": "Pigment White 10", "color_category": "white", "color_hex_code": "#F5F5F5", "natural_or_synthetic": "synthetic", "organic_or_inorganic": "inorganic", "lake_or_dye": "pigment", "fda_approved_use": "eye/general", "eu_approved_cosmetic": "yes", "japan_approved": "yes", "china_approved": "yes", "coverage_opacity": "transparent", "tinting_strength": "low", "lightfastne…
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "18282-10-5", "ingredient_class": "other", "chemical_formula": "SnO2", "mineral_origin": "synthetic", "particle_size_range_um": "0.05-0.5", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "20-100", "crystal_structure": "tetragonal", "color_index_CI_number": "CI 77861", "color_appearance": "white/transparent", "opacity": "transparent", "refractive_index": "2.0", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "10-25", "water…
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, reflective", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "luminous, shimmer", "instant": "instant", "low": "low", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "yes", "yes": "yes", "light-diffusing": "shimmer", "1.40": "6.95", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "mineral"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tin Oxide (CI 77861).
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tin Oxide (CI 77861) allowed in the EU?
Tin Oxide (CI 77861) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tin Oxide (CI 77861) do in cosmetics?
Tin Oxide (CI 77861) functions as: pigment component. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: None.
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