Is CI 77492 Safe?

Is CI 77492 Safe?

Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) — Three basic shades: black, yellow and red. That’s because they’re safe, although the iron oxide in cosmetics is made synthetically. Iron oxides are made in a lab for safety reasons since naturally produced varieties often contain impurities.

What Colour is CI 77491?

red iron oxide
Colour 77491 is a synthetic red iron oxide. A natural red iron oxide would be rust.

Is CI 77891 Safe?

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891) lends pigment in paints, cosmetics, sunscreens, toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, paper, and food. Although titanium dioxide is a natural ingredient, titanium dioxide risks being tainted with potentially harmful contaminants such as lead and iron.

Is Iron Oxide bad?

* Iron Oxide can affect you when breathed in. * Exposure to Iron Oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever. This is a flu-like illness with symptoms of metallic taste, fever and chills, aches, chest tightness and cough. * Prolonged or repeated contact can discolor the eyes causing permanent Iron staining.

What is ci16035?

FD&C Red 40 is a synthetic dye produced from petroleum; this dye is FDA-approved for use in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Is TiO2 harmful to humans?

Based on the experimental evidence from animal inhalation studies TiO2 nanoparticles are classified as “possible carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and as occupational carcinogen by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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