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Iron Oxides

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Iron oxides and hydroxides are inorganic pigments derived from mineral iron sources. They include red, yellow, black, and brown iron oxide pigments widely used as colorants in cosmetics and food.

Also known as 1309-37-1, 1317-61-9, 1345-27-3, 215-168-2, 257-870-1, 52357-70-7, Black iron oxide, CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Diiron trioxide, Ferric oxide, Ferrous oxide, Iron oxide, Iron Oxide Black, Iron oxide pigments, Iron Oxide red, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxides, Red iron oxide, Triiron tetraoxide, Yellow iron oxide
INCI name Iron Oxides
E number E172
INS number 172
CAS number 1345-25-1
EC number 215-722-3
CosIng ID 31176
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