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GOLD

CI 77480

GOLD is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: IV/133.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Prohibited entry found
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2English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Permitted list with conditions
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1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Permitted list with conditions
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1English
ASEANSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 7440-57-5
CAS 7440-57-5PubChem CID 23985

Gold

Gold(0) is an elemental gold. ChEBI

IUPAC name
gold
Molecular formula
Au
Molecular weight
196.96657 g/mol
Exact mass
196.966570 Da
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
0
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Gold powderColloidal goldGold flakeGold leafGold, colloidalGold, elementalShell GoldBurnish gold
16 more reported names
Magnesium gold purpleAurum MetallicumCI 7748079Y1949PYOC.I. 77480AUGold (e 175)INS NO.175CHEBI:29287CHEBI:30050INS-175E-175CHEBI:52454Aurum MetNHS InsomniaAurum 5
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for GOLD

INCI name

GOLD

Description

CI 77480

Record provenance

Inventory reference
56471
Imported identity
GOLD
Source update
12/08/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex IV Restriction reference
Entry 133

CI 77480

CAS: 7440-57-5
EC: 231-165-9

Key data

Restriction
IV/133
Function
COLORANT
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light. All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
SLIP MODIFIER
Enhancing the flow properties of other ingredients without reacting chemically with them.
SURFACE MODIFIER
Applied to other cosmetic components to make them more hydrophilic or hydrophobic, or to modify their physical/chemical properties.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 3 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
European Union
permitted on a positive list
Great BritainNew Zealand

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How GOLD appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GOLD as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

GOLD is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

GOLD appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for GOLD reads: "IV/133". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, GOLD carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 7440-57-5 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for GOLD

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for GOLD with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

Use this inventory page to research GOLD and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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