Colorants

Ci 77480

INCI: CI 77480
CAS 7440-57-5 EC 231-165-9
Gold
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Colorant. Finely divided metallic gold used as a cosmetic colorant to impart a lustrous golden metallic finish. Used in high-end eye shadows, nail polishes, blushes, face powders, and luxury skin care products. Chemically inert noble metal with extremely low reactivity. Purity must comply with Commission Directive 95/45/EC (food additive E 175 purity criteria) for EU use.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Gold

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
7440-57-5
EC Number
231-165-9
INCI
CI 77480
Category
Colorants
Updated
Apr 23, 2026