Description
Nickel barium titanium primrose priderite; C.I. Pigment Yellow 157; C.I. 77900 is a complex inorganic pigment of the priderite type, belonging to the family of mixed metal oxides that combine nickel, barium and titanium. The entry groups under a single name both the descriptive chemical name and the Colour Index identifications (C.I. Pigment Yellow 157 and C.I. 77900), which correspond to the same coloring material.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, the substance is listed in Annex II under reference 1458, corresponding to the list of substances prohibited in the composition of cosmetic products. As an Annex II entry, there is no maximum authorized concentration, no permitted product types and no conditions of use under which it can be lawfully incorporated into cosmetic formulations marketed in the European Union. In addition, the substance has a CMR classification as a category 1A carcinogen, in line with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) for substances with that harmonized classification.
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