# BARIUM SULFATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_7727_43_7
Categories: beauty, industrial, pharma
Functions: colorant, Binder, Dye, Filler, Flame retardant, Opacifer, Pigment, Processing aids not otherwise specified, additive to powder coating, aggregate, chemical added to raw material by supplier, coating or finish, nk grey paint: colour
Identifier: 7727-43-7

> BARIUM SULFATE is used as colorant / binder. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 25/100 — Minor concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 9 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 25/100 — Minor concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Barium sulfate is listed in Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (colorants allowed in cosmetic products).

## Regulatory status

- EU: allowed_listed — Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2474 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Opacifer, Pigment.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: INTRAUTERINE; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 10 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: SUBCUTANEOUS; Dosage form: IMPLANT; Maximum daily exposure: 15 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 17 active drug products and 17 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._