Ci 77120/Barium Sulfate
INCI: CI 77120
CAS 7727-43-7
Ci 77120/Barium Sulfate is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Colorant; Opacifying Agent. Inorganic insoluble salt of barium and sulfate (BaSO4). Functions as a white opacifier and extender in cosmetic formulations, imparting opacity and a smooth texture. Used in face powders, foundations, blushes, and eye shadows. CIR Expert Panel completed a final safety assessment concluding Barium Sulfate is safe as used in cosmetics when meeting purity requirements. Distinct from soluble barium salts, which are toxic; the insolubility of BaSO4 is the primary basis for its safety.
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
Ci 77120/Barium Sulfate is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
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