INCI Name
CI 77492 (Iron Oxides – Yellow)
Botanical Name
None
Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492) is a safe, stable mineral pigment widely used in cosmetics to impart golden-yellow tones. It is valued for its non-toxic profile, high stability, and role in providing natural color and blue-light protection in mineral formulations.
Colorant, pigment, UV filter booster, opacifying agent
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
1–20% depending on product type (higher in mineral makeup, lower in skincare tints)
Provides natural yellow to golden pigmentation in cosmetics, stable to light and heat, non-bleeding, non-toxic, used in mineral makeup and tinted skincare; helps block visible light including blue light when blended with other oxides
Primary Components:
Hydrated iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃·H₂O)
Generally safe; avoid inhalation of powders; only cosmetic-grade iron oxides should be used (industrial grades are unsafe)
Preferred Extraction Method:
Synthetic or naturally occurring mineral refined and purified (lab-prepared cosmetic grade)
Use certified cosmetic- or pharmaceutical-grade iron oxides; check for non-nano compliance if required by regulations
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Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492)
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