CI 40800

Explained

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give an orange hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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What it does

Cosmetic Colorant Agents that add color to a product

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Haircare
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 32748
INCI Name CI 40800
INN Name betacarotene
EC #  - 230-636-6 / -
All Functions Cosmetic Colorant