Sapphire Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sapphire Powder is a ground native gem consisting chiefly of aluminum oxide
What does it do?
Sapphire Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Sapphire 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 Sapphire Powder?
Sapphire Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sapphire Powder is a ground native gem consisting chiefly of aluminum oxide
Is Sapphire Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sapphire Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sapphire Powder do in cosmetic products?
Sapphire Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Sapphire Powder?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sapphire Powder is 1317-82-4.
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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: 15/10/2010