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- Origin(s): Mineral
- Other languages: Colorant noir (Tétraoxyde de fer), Corante preto (tetróxido de ferro), Schwarzer Farbstoff (Eisentetroxid), Tinte negro (tetróxido de hierro), Tintura nera (ferro tetroossido)
- INCI name: CI 77499
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 235-442-5 / 215-168-2 / 215-277-5 / 215-721-8 / 215-722-3 / 257-870-1
- Food additive: E172
- Classification: Regulated, Mineral dye
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
CI 77499 is a mineral dye also known as iron tetroxide. It gives the products its black color. It is often mixed with other iron oxides such as CI 77492 (yellow) and CI 77491 (yellow) to represent different shades. It is authorized in organic.
Restriction in Europe:
IV/137
The purity criteria for this colorant are specified in Commission Directive 95/45 / EC (E 172).
The purity criteria for this colorant are specified in Commission Directive 95/45 / EC (E 172).
Its functions (INCI)
- Cosmetic colorant : Color cosmetics and / or give a color to the skin
This ingredient is present in 13.14% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
