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Chromium (III) oxide (Pigment Green 17, Chromia)

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 129.

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Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Permitted list with conditions
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 129.
Conditions and restrictions
Colour index: 77288 · CAS: 1308-38-9 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: Free from chromate iron

Substance identity

Official source name
Chromium (III) oxide (Pigment Green 17, Chromia)
CAS
1308-38-9
EC
215-160-9
Identity mapping
cas_number
Linked ingredient
CI 77288
Search this identity across the siteCAS 1308-38-9EC 215-160-9

Linked CosIng identity data

Names and aliases

CI 77288dichromium trioxide

CosIng description: Dichromium trioxide; Chromic Oxide; Chromium (III) oxide

EU inventory restriction note: IV/129

Recorded cosmetic function: COLORANT

Function pages:COLORANT

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Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

2 market datasets

European Union

Positive-list entry with conditions

1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions

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New Zealand

Current record
Permitted list with conditions

1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1308-38-9
CAS 1308-38-9PubChem CID 517277

Verified chemistry for CAS 1308-38-9

Chromia

IUPAC name
oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium
Molecular formula
Cr2O3
Molecular weight
151.990 g/mol
Exact mass
151.865753 Da
Monoisotopic mass
151.865753 Da
Topological polar surface area
43.4 Ų
Molecular complexity
34.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
5
Covalent units
1

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

Chromium(III) oxideDichromium trioxideCHROMIC OXIDEChrome oxideChrome GreenGreen chromium oxideGreen cinnabarChrome ochre
16 more reported names
Chromium Oxide GreenAnadonis GreenCasalis GreenGreen rougeChrome OcherLeaf greenChromium(3+) oxideLevanox green gachromium (III) oxideOxide of chromiumGreen oxide of chromiumGreen chrome oxideChromic Acid GreenGreen chromic oxideChrome Green F 3Chromium oxide (Cr2O3)
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External database identifiers
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D conformers
0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
O=[Cr]O[Cr]=O
InChI
InChI=1S/2Cr.3O
InChIKey
QDOXWKRWXJOMAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match517277

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 57.8% (1112 of 1924) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302 (24%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H317 (25.7%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H319 (24.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360 (14.6%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P318, P321, P330, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1924 reports by companies from 27 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1112 of 1924 reports by companies.; There are 23 notifications provided by 812 of 1924 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302+P352, P304+P340, P319, P321, P333+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P403, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P233, P260, P261, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302+P352, P304+P340, P321, P333+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P403, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Health Effects: Chromium in its trivalent state is not very toxic. It may be oxidized to hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen. Hexavalent chromium has also been shown to affect reproduction and development. (A12) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
  • Toxicity Summary: IDENTIFICATION AND USE: Chromic oxide (Cr(2)O(3)) is a green powder. It is not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses. It is used in abrasives and electric semiconductors; in alloys; in printing fabrics and banknotes. It is also used in dyeing polymers; colorant for latex paints, in manufacturing of chromium metal and aluminum-chromium master alloys. It's other uses include catalyst in organic synthesis, green granules in asphalt roofing, component of refractory brick. Chromic oxide is a color additive in drug use. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: Fine chromic oxide particles were insoluble in the culture medium; on the contrary, Cr(2)O(3) nanoparticles released soluble hexavalent chromium into the culture medium. Human lung carcinoma A549 cells and human keratinocyte HaCaT cells showed an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and activation of antioxidant defense systems on exposure to Cr(2)O(3) nanoparticles. The cellular influences of Cr(2)O(3) nanoparticles matched those of hexavalent chromium. Human lung epithelial c Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Toxicity Summary: Trivalent chromium may also form complexes with peptides, proteins, and DNA, resulting in DNA-protein crosslinks, DNA strand breaks, DNA-DNA interstrand crosslinks, chromium-DNA adducts, chromosomal aberrations and alterations in cellular signaling pathways. It has been shown to induce carcinogenesis by overstimulating cellular regulatory pathways and increasing peroxide levels by activating certain mitogen-activated protein kinases. It can also cause transcriptional repression by cross-linking histone deacetylase 1-DNA methyltransferase 1 complexes to CYP1A1 promoter chromatin, inhibiting histone modification. Chromium may increase its own toxicity by modifying metal regulatory transcription factor 1, causing the inhibition of zinc-induced metallothionein transcription. (A12, L16, A34, A35, A36) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
  • Consumer Uses: Other; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Catalyst; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Corrosion inhibitor; Pigment Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used in abrasives, refractory materials, semiconductors, pigments, alloys, textile printing inks, and catalysts; [Merck Index] Used as a pigment in polymers and latex paints; [HSDB] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry]; Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: For chromic oxide (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 021103) there are 0 labels match. /SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: In abrasives, refractory materials, electric semiconductors; as pigment, particularly in coloring glass; in alloys; in printing fabrics and banknotes; catalyst for organic and inorganic reactions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Used in dyeing polymers, ... colorant for latex paints. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: In metallurgy in the manufacture of chromium metal and aluminum-chromium master alloys. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for Chromium (III) oxide (11 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Plastics -> Typical concentration range in plastic materials -> 1% Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange
  • Uses: Chromium(III) oxide is commonly used as pigment, under the name viridian, in paints, inks, and glasses. (L523) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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

Official source and provenance

Registered source
New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8
Source reference
Schedule 6, reference 129, source row 145
Source record ID
S6-145
Source version
effective-2026-01-01
Source language
English
Translation status
Original is English
Effective date
2026-01-01
Source updated
2024-01-01
Snapshot checked
2026-08-30 04:54 UTC
Validation method
openpyxl extraction; reviewed per-schedule counts
SHA-256
4e62e372fb0aad7ac630af8c41fa50b38b52a793fd51b99697a65f8ecce1ae8a

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
Prohibited and restricted substances, permitted colorants, preservatives and UV filters
Authority note
Official EPA group standard schedules; current market-specific rule source
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How this record fits the market dataset

2913
current New Zealand records
357
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2913
records from this source version
2821
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Permitted list with conditions: 357Prohibited: 2166Restricted: 390

Condition text is present on 747 of 2913 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

New Zealand market context

Complete schedules dataset

Coverage version: Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.

Verification checklist

  1. Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
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Verification workflow and record completeness

Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “Chromium (III) oxide (Pigment Green 17, Chromia)” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
  3. Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
  4. Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
  5. Confirm the latest legal instrument, not only the spreadsheet.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

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Questions this page answers

This identity appears on a market positive list for the list function represented by the source record. Confirm that the intended function and product use fall within the list scope and every stated condition.

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The record cites Schedule 6, reference 129, source row 145, source version effective-2026-01-01. Open the official source.

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Stable citation

Chromium (III) oxide (Pigment Green 17, Chromia). Schedule 6, reference 129, source row 145. New Zealand. Source version effective-2026-01-01. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/nz/records/9386/

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Interpretation and limits for New Zealand

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Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Permitted list with conditions
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: effective-2026-01-01
  • Effective date: 2026-01-01

What it does not prove

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