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InventoryRef 8891110/07/2012

HEMATITE POWDER

Hematite Powder is the powder obtained from finely ground Hematite. See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information," for Colorants in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A.

HEMATITE POWDER is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1317-60-8
CAS 1317-60-8PubChem CID 14833

Hematite (Fe2O3)

Hematite is a mineral with formula of Fe3+2O3 or Fe2O3. The corresponding IMA (International Mineralogical Association) number is IMA1971 s.p.. The IMA symbol is Hem. — RRUFF Project

IUPAC name
bis(iron(3+));tris(oxygen(2-))
Molecular formula
Fe2O3
Molecular weight
159.69 g/mol
Exact mass
159.854615 Da
Topological polar surface area
3.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
5
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

HEMATITEIron oreRaphisideriteHaematiteBlood stoneOligistMioxIron, specular
16 more reported names
Red Iron ORERefChem:922799CHEBI:50818215-275-4iron(3+);oxygen(2-)Iron(III)oxideSpeculariteCCRIS 4377Iron oxide, syntheticHSDB 2964EINECS 215-275-4HAEMATITUMZHESHIdiferric;oxygen(2-)OCHERUM RUBRUMHematite [WHO-DD]

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
POWDER

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for HEMATITE POWDER

INCI name

HEMATITE POWDER

Description

Hematite Powder is the powder obtained from finely ground Hematite. See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information," for Colorants in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
88911
Imported identity
HEMATITE POWDER
Source update
10/07/2012
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
215-275-4 (EINECS)
Restriction
—
Function
—

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How HEMATITE POWDER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEMATITE POWDER as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 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.

Regulatory conditions, if any, come from Annex II–VI records and should be checked before use in a formulation.

Frequently asked questions

HEMATITE POWDER is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

CAS 1317-60-8 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 HEMATITE POWDER

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HEMATITE POWDER from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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