CI 77268:1 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

CI 77268:1

Black Iron Oxide

Safety grade: A

This colorant is approved for use in EU cosmetics under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, subject to standard purity criteria.

This ingredient is used as a colorant in cosmetic products to provide black, gray, or dark brown pigmentation in makeup, eyeliners, mascaras, and other color cosmetics.

Graded using: COSING.

EU COSING — Permitted

Last verified: June 9, 2026

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