Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- cleaning
Manganese oxide (MnOx)
CAS 1876457-37-2
Also registered as 4 other CAS numbers
2079891-57-7 · 2117676-91-0 · 2656479-90-0 · 11129-60-5
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Manganese oxide (MnOx) in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Manganese oxide”.
Also known as Manganese oxide · manganese(2+);oxygen(2-) · Green manganese oxide · MANGANESE(2+) oxide · Manganoxid · Mn3O4
Show all 12 names
Oxyde de manganese · manganese(II)oxide · manganous-manganic oxide · manganous;oxygen(2-) · oxido de manganeso · Manganese (as oxide)
Used in cosmetics as a UV filter.
- UV absorber
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Manganese oxide (MnOx) appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActiveManganese Oxide
- Manganese OxideSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including UV stabilizer, No specific technical function.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including UV stabilizer, No specific technical function.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Manganese oxide (MnOx). These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
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.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Manganese oxide (MnOx) yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Manganese oxide (MnOx) in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
5
Named organisations
3
Personal careConstruction and building materials
Typical roles
UV absorber
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Manganese oxide (MnOx); each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
