Chromium Oxide Green

Item No. PGCO-GRN-01
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Description
Description
Color group: green. Inorganic, high-purity pigment. Primary particle size >1.0 micron.
Benefits
  • Provides superior color purity and saturation
  • Outstanding dispersibility, no aggregate formation
Use
Can be tinted with titanium dioxide to create different green shades. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of color cosmetics (in the US prohibited for lip care products), personal care products, soaps.
CAS
1308-38-9
INCI
CI 77288 (chromium oxide green)
composition
CI 77288 (chromium oxide green)
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Green powder
Solubility
Insoluble, but miscible in water & oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Sodium dichromate
Manufacture
Reduction of sodium dichromate using sulfur, and then leached out with water.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3206200000
Regulatory Information
Chromium Oxide Green is a FDA-approved color additive but is exempt from batch certification. It may be safely used in externally applied cosmetics, including cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice.