Aluminum Oxide
Dye; Pigment
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Dye; Pigment
Purpose
Function
Dye; Pigment
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict
If nano-sized, must comply with EU nano-notification requirements and SCCS nano-ZnO opinions. Inhalation exposure restriction applies — not for use in spray products where lung exposure is possible. Confirm particle size distribution in CoA.
US Note
ZnO is FDA GRAS as nutrient and approved colorant under 21 CFR 73. The composite ingredient is permitted in cosmetics.
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.