colorant

Iron Oxides (Ci 77492) (Ci 77491)

Also known as CI 77491
INCI: IRON OXIDES
CAS 1309-37-1; 51274-00-1; 1317-61-9
Iron Oxides (Ci 77492) (Ci 77491) 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

Inorganic colorant; provides black, red, yellow, and brown shades in waterproof mascara, eyeliner, and color cosmetics; must be uniformly dispersed in wax matrix
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Iron Oxides (Ci 77492) (Ci 77491) is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1309-37-1; 51274-00-1; 1317-61-9
INCI
IRON OXIDES
Category
colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026