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Data: Fair

Ferric Ferrocyanide

  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for use on lips due to increased risk of ingestion and absorption.
  • Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (high), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), and Ecotoxicology (low)

SYNONYMS

● (OC-6-11)- FERRATE(4-), HEXAKIS(CYANO-K C)-, IRON(3+)(3:4)
● CI 77510
● FERRATE(4), HEXAKIS(CYANOC), IRON(3+) (3:4), (OC611)
● FERRATE(4-), HEXAKIS(CYANO-.KAPPA.C)-, IRON(3+) (3:4), (OC-6-11)-
● FERRATE(4-), HEXAKIS(CYANO-C)-, IRON(3+)
● FERRATE(4-), HEXAKIS(CYANO-K C)-, IRON(3+)(3:4), (OC-6-11)-
● FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
● HEXAKIS(CYANO-C)- IRON(3+) FERRATE(4-)
● IRON BLUE
● IRON(3+) FERRATE(4-), HEXAKIS(CYANO-C)-
● IRON(3+) FERROCYANIDE
● IRON(3+)(3:4) (OC-6-11)- FERRATE(4-), HEXAKIS(CYANO-K C)-
● PIGMENT BLUE 27
● PRUSSIAN BLUE

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


Ferric ferrocyanide is an iron-based inorganic colorant also known as Prussian blue; one of the first synthetic pigments.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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eye liner480 products
eye shadow364 products
nail polish286 products
brow liner118 products
bronzer/highlighter76 products
mascara73 products
blush42 products
concealer28 products
foundation18 products
body oil15 products
lip gloss14 products
lipstick12 products
nail treatment10 products
mask10 products
facial powder8 products
setting powder/spray7 products
hair color and bleaching7 products
exfoliant/scrub5 products
4 products
conditioner4 products
body wash/cleanser4 products
body art4 products
lip liner4 products
glitter3 products
facial cleanser3 products
hair treatment/serum1 products
eyelash glue1 products
around-eye cream1 products
serums & essences1 products
body firming lotion1 products
bubble bath1 products
recreational sunscreen1 products
facial moisturizer/treatment1 products

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - anyOpen scientific literature

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmeticsFDA Color Additive Status
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives - Exempt from Batch Certification by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
1410 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
  • Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
  • CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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