INCI Name
CI 77491
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
colorant
What It Does
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
159.69
g/mol
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
43.4
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
ASCORBIC ACIDNoteDegradation
Iron from iron oxide pigments can catalyze oxidation of Ascorbic Acid via Fenton reaction. Not a concern at typical pigment levels in tinted products, but avoid high concentrations of both.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- CI 77491
- CAS Number
- 1309-37-1
- Category
- colorant
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