Korean: 흑색산화철 · CAS 12227-89-3; 1309-37-1; 1317-61-9; 1345-25-1; 1345-27-3; 52357-70-7 · Functions: colorant
No specific rule on file.
Approved colorant Annex IV/137
Required label warning: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E172)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How CI 77499 is treated in 3 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2. 未列載於此表規定範圍之成分，於歐盟、美國及日本三國家地區，任何其中一個國家地區官方已公告（以生效日為準）其使用基準者，得參照其基準規定准予使用(但下表CI 11380 等十九項成分不適用)，惟於申請查驗登記時，應同時檢附該等地區之准許使用基準證明文件。 * 단서조항 : 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2.... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 종류의 제품에서 허용된 염색 성분 |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 종류의 제품에서 허용된 염색 성분 |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
Black Iron Oxide CI 77499 Iron Oxide Black Iron Oxide Black,Ferrous-Ferric Oxide Ferrous-Ferric Oxide
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Black iron oxide, a mineral colorant.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved colorant” (EU CosIng — Annex IV). It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: colorant.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 흑색산화철.
23 products we checked list it, for example Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 03 Ash Mocha, Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 04 Moon Gray, Unleashia A by Unleashia Pillow Kiss Lip Pencil.
CAS 12227-89-3; 1309-37-1; 1317-61-9; 1345-25-1; 1345-27-3; 52357-70-7 (from official records).