Allowed in EU

Pyrite Powder

A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Pyrite Powder is the finely, ground mineral consisting chiefly of iron disulfide.

What does it do?

Pyrite Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Pyrite Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pyrite Powder?

Pyrite Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pyrite Powder is the finely, ground mineral consisting chiefly of iron disulfide.

Is Pyrite Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Pyrite Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pyrite Powder do in cosmetic products?

Pyrite Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, colorant.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 22/10/2012