Iron Oxide Red Powder | CI 77491 (17045) Cosmetic Grade

Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491) is a fine red cosmetic-grade pigment used to provide rich red and earthy tones in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is highly stable and resistant to heat, light, and chemical reactions, making it suitable for a wide range of cosmetic applications.

INCI Name

Iron Oxides

Colour Index

CI 77491 (17045)

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Fine red powder
• Solubility: Insoluble in water and various solvents
• Iron (Fe) Content: 69.90%
• Loss on Drying: 0.70%
• Water Soluble Matter: 0.02%
• Grade: Cosmetic Grade

Function

• Cosmetic colorant
• Pigment
• Opacifying agent

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Protect from moisture and contamination.

• Provides rich red and earthy pigmentation
• Highly stable color performance
• Resistant to heat and light
• Resistant to chemical reactions
• Suitable for cosmetic-grade formulations
• Helps create natural skin-tone shades
• Suitable for a wide range of color cosmetic products

• Foundations
• Blushes
• Eyeshadows
• Lipsticks
• Pressed powders
• Tinted moisturizers
• BB creams
• Sunscreens
• Soap formulations
• Nail polishes and gel formulations
• Hair color formulations
• Henna blends