Data: Fair
Ci 77499
- Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
- This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)
Other Concerns
Persistence and bioaccumulation (high)SYNONYMS
Restricted
Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation
Iron oxides are inorganic chemicals used as colorants.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
nail polish | 1981 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 2419 products |
foundation | 8148 products |
makeup primer | 336 products |
setting powder/spray | 431 products |
concealer | 3877 products |
blush | 2378 products |
facial powder | 967 products |
eye liner | 2282 products |
body wash/cleanser | 127 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 211 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 210 products |
lip gloss | 2545 products |
mask | 342 products |
hair color and bleaching | 237 products |
facial cleanser | 100 products |
around-eye cream | 165 products |
brow liner | 1831 products |
moisturizer | 82 products |
eye shadow | 4640 products |
conditioner | 44 products |
shampoo | 124 products |
body oil | 57 products |
mascara | 1346 products |
sunless tanning | 27 products |
lipstick | 6914 products |
bar soap | 360 products |
tooth whitening | 1 products |
toothpaste | 8 products |
BB cream | 282 products |
lip balm | 1139 products |
lip liner | 1169 products |
oil controller | 8 products |
anti-aging | 30 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 181 products |
nail treatment | 29 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 2 products |
baby soap | 1 products |
skin fading/lightener | 5 products |
Basecoats and Undercoats | 3 products |
daily use with SPF | 627 products |
glitter | 101 products |
cuticle treatment | 1 products |
body powder | 12 products |
hair styling aid | 46 products |
serums & essences | 145 products |
makeup remover | 4 products |
Blotting Paper | 2 products |
Under Eye Concealers | 34 products |
body art | 14 products |
liquid hand soap | 7 products |
hair spray | 21 products |
Lip Stain | 36 products |
depilatory | 14 products |
lip plumper | 403 products |
bubble bath | 10 products |
hair treatment/serum | 21 products |
pore strips | 11 products |
damaged skin treatment | 2 products |
CC cream | 253 products |
body firming lotion | 10 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 2 products |
recreational sunscreen | 86 products |
lip balm with SPF | 43 products |
hair-loss treatment | 3 products |
other eye makeup | 66 products |
body spray | 9 products |
eyelash glue | 26 products |
fragrance for women | 10 products |
mouthwash | 2 products |
after sun product | 1 products |
fragrance for men | 6 products |
Oils & Serums | 6 products |
styling gel/lotion | 19 products |
foot cleansing | 2 products |
nail glue | 20 products |
Novelty Makeup | 1 products |
hand cream | 2 products |
muscle/joint soreness | 1 products |
styling mousse/foam | 2 products |
Eye Shadow Primers | 6 products |
hand sanitizer | 1 products |
Bath and Body Wipes | 1 products |
Facial Sun Care | 13 products |
toners/astringents | 6 products |
Hair Styling Gel | 1 products |
beard care | 6 products |
baby sunscreen | 1 products |
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders | 14 products |
Beard Conditioners | 2 products |
hair removal waxes | 4 products |
Putties, Puddings & Clays | 1 products |
tanning oil | 2 products |
beard oil | 2 products |
detangler | 1 products |
baby lotion | 1 products |
Exfoliants | 3 products |
after shave | 1 products |
shaving cream | 3 products |
other men's products | 2 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 1 products |
exfoliant/scrub - large particle | 1 products |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives - Exempt from Batch Certification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Personal Care Products Council |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada |
Classified as a low human health priority | Environment Canada |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada |
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | US. National Library of Medicine, |
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | US. National Library of Medicine, |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada |
Enhanced skin absorption
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Nano-scale ingredients with potential to absorb into the skin | NanoWerk |
Suspected nano-scale ingredients with potential to absorb into the skin | NanoWerk |
- US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Personal Care Products Council
- Environment Canada
- US. National Library of Medicine,
- NanoWerk
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Data availability
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