Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Ferric oxide red
CAS 1317-60-8 · 60/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 49 other CAS numbers
1332-37-2 · 1343-09-5 · 8011-97-0 · 8049-50-1 · 12000-93-0 · 12002-17-4 · 12227-87-1 · 60880-86-6 · 65455-44-9 · 65637-71-0 · 88528-26-1 · 90452-21-4 · 110736-41-9 · 118277-31-9 · 129131-59-5 · 131874-41-4 · 135507-53-8 · 147229-90-1 · 147229-91-2 · 160186-10-7 · 177715-24-1 · 185464-44-2 · 188357-78-0 · 220787-06-4 · 253310-52-0 · 448923-71-5 · 741267-31-2 · 1115688-11-3 · 1146982-11-7 · 1210992-56-5 · 1382787-02-1 · 1397708-80-3 · 1430053-95-4 · 2001597-72-2 · 2361022-24-2 · 2564724-57-6 · 2808427-72-5 · 2923745-42-8 · 2925159-84-6 · 2959468-22-3 · +9 more
Concern score
60/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Ferric oxide red in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “CI 77015”.
Also known as CI 77015 · CI 77489 · CI 77491 · CI 77492 · CI 77499 · Ferric oxide
Show all 78 names
Hematite · Iron oxides · Ferric oxide (anhydrous) · Ferric oxide red 30 · Red ferric oxide · Haematitum · Ferumoxtran 10 · FERUMOXTRAN-10 · Iron Oxide Black · Iron Oxide Yellow · Iron Oxide red · Iron oxide · Iron oxide (Fe2O3) · Anhydrous ferric oxide · Anhydrous iron (iii) oxide · Blood stone · C.I. 77491 · C.I. pigment red 101 · C.I. pigment red 102 · CI (1975) no. 77491 · CI pigment red 101 and 102 · Colcothar · Cosmetic red oxide · Dai country red stone · Dai zhe hi · Diiron trioxide · E-172(II) · Ferric oxide red-brown · Indian red · Ins NO.172(II) · INS-172(II) · Iron oxide (E172) · Iron oxide reddish-brown · Iron oxide, red (172(II)) · Synthetic iron oxide · Iron trioxide · Iron(iii) oxide · Iron(iii) oxide (e 172) · Jeweler's rouge · Mapico red · Natural red oxide · Ocherum rubrum · Pigment brown 6 · Pigment brown 7 · Pigment red 101 · Red iron oxide · Red ochre · Rubigo · Stone red · Zheshi · 30-1010 red 101 · AMI-227 · Abdoscan · Alfa Aesar 12375 · Aluminum silicate coloured with ferric oxide · Ariabel Sienna 300406 · Auvico γ-MRD · Auvicorb BL · Bms 180549 · Bayferrox 105M · Code 7227 · Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide · E 172 red · Fe203 · Fe2O3 · Iron Sand · Red iron oxide r 1599D · Red Pigment · Red Tint · Sinerem · Triiron tetraoxide · Calamine component ferric oxide red
Used in cosmetics as a colourant. CI 77015 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It consists of aluminum silicate coloured with ferric oxide.
- Colorant
- Colour
- Food additive, colour
- Colourant
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What the listings say
Permitted, with conditions — Ferric oxide red appears on published "allowed" regulatory lists rather than on a restriction list.
Iron oxide is listed in Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (colorants allowed in cosmetic products).
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Ferric oxide red appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- EU Annex IV — permitted colorant
- EU permitted colorant
- Inactive ingredient in US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Cleaning
- Industrial
USFDAinactive ingredient database22 entries — 4 administration routes
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS; Potency: 2 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 14 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: DROPS; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 2.7 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 8 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 37 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 7 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 3.6 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE; Potency: 0.15 mgSource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 1 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 0.4 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED; Potency: 0.12 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
EUCosIngActive8 entries
- CI 77015 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It consists of aluminum silicate coloured with ferric oxide and conforms to the formula: Restriction: IV/121Source →
- CI 77491 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It consists chiefly of ferric oxide that conforms to the formula: Restriction: IV/135Source →
- CI 77492 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It consists chiefly of hydrated ferrous oxide that conforms to the formula: Restriction: IV/136Source →
- CI 77499 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It consists chiefly of ferrous-ferric oxide (see also INCI:Iron Oxides) Restriction: IV/137Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex IV / ref 137.Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex IV / ref 136.Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex IV / ref 135.Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex IV / ref 134.Source →
EUECallowed_listed2 entries
EUEFSAEFSA opinionSafety and efficacy of iron compounds (E1) as feed additives for all species: ferric oxide based on a dossier submitted by Poortershaven Industriele Mineralen B.V (EFSA FEEDAP)
- Safety and efficacy of iron compounds (E1) as feed additives for all species: ferric oxide based on a dossier submitted by Poortershaven Industriele Mineralen B.V (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3837 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Pigment, Binder.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3837 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Pigment, Binder.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 66 active drug products and 69 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 66 active drug products and 69 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Safety and efficacy of iron compounds (E1) as feed additives for all species: ferric oxide based on a dossier submitted by Poortershaven Industriele Mineralen B.V (EFSA FEEDAP)
2016 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
JECFA
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw. Functional class: food additive, colour.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw. Functional class: colour.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Ferric oxide red yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2020-08-14
- Open →
EFSA OpenFoodTox
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated september 25, 2015
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA Inactive Ingredient Database
regulatory · updated 2026-01-09
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2028-07-31
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
WHO JECFA Database
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Ferric oxide red in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
3,837
Named organisations
6
Construction and building materialsFurniture and furnishingsCleaning products and household careHome maintenanceRaw materialsIndustrial products
Typical roles
ColorantColourFood additive, colourColourant
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Ferric oxide red; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black MascaraEssence · Makeup
- Integral 8 actions CompletUnilever,Signal
- la Roche PosayLa Roche Posay
- Savons soin surgras huile d'amande doucele petit marseillais · Open Beauty Facts
- savon extra doux lait, main & corpsLe petit marseillais · Open Beauty Facts
- Savonnettes extra douces Fleur d'orangerLe Petit Olivier · Hygiene
- Parodontax original complete protectionparondontax · Hygiene
- Ponds Body powdersPonds · Body
- Savonnettes extra douces Fleur de cerisierLe Petit Olivier · Hygiene
- VinotherapistCaudalie
- Catrice HD 010 Light Beige Liquid Coverage FoundationCatrice · Makeup
- Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte LightLa Roche-Posay
- Lip careLaino
- La provençaleLa provençale Bio
- Catrice True Skin Cool Cashmere High Cover ConcealerCatrice · Makeup
- Catrice True Skin Warm Beige High Cover ConcealerCatrice · Makeup
- Savon Cologne Douceur AuthentiqueMont St Michel · Hygiene
- Parodontax Dentifrice quotidien au fluorGlaxoSmithKline · Hygiene
- Maybelline New York The Colossal 36H Longwear Waterproof MascaraL'OREAL NORGE AS · Makeup
- Shampoing
- Savonnettes Extra douce RoseLe Petit Olivier · Hygiene
- Pure Activel-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, garnier · Non Food Products
- Matt-Paste Strand MatteHenkel, Göt2b
- Catrice HD 040 Warm Beige Liquid Coverage FoundationCatrice · Makeup
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Ferric oxide red in the catalog.