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Ci 77492
Ci 77492
Low concern
Synthetic yellow iron oxide is permitted by FDA for cosmetic use including the eye area under 21 CFR 73.2250 in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice and is exempt from batch certification.
Found in
19 products
What it is
CI 77492 is yellow iron oxide (hydrated iron(III) oxide), a synthetic inorganic pigment.
Color additive (primarily cosmetic; permitted in foods as iron oxide in some jurisdictions).
What regulators actually say
"Iron oxides are safe for use in coloring cosmetics generally, including cosmetics applied to the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed under 21 CFR 73.2250 (cosmetics), exempt from certification
European Union — EFSA
Permitted in EU as E172
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