CHROMIUM
CHROMIUM is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 7440-47-3. It is regulated in 24 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 7440-47-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe5 regulations
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas4 regulations
- Chemical name
- Chromium (hexavalent compounds)
- CAS
- ---
- Conditions of use
- Prop 65 Warning Required: developmental, female, male
Source: California Prop 65
- Chemical name
- Chromium
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Mistura 2:1 de: 4-(7-hidroxi-2,4,4-trimetil-2-cromanil)res orcinol-4-il-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihidro-5-oxo naftalen-1-sulfonato) e 4-(7-hidroxi-2,4,4-trimetil-2-cromanil)res orcinol-bis(6-diazo-5,6-dihidro-5-oxonaft aleno-1-sulfonato)
- CAS
- 140698-96-0
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
- Chemical name
- Crômio, ácido crômico e seus sais
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
- Chemical name
- Chromium
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Chromium; Chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
- Conditions of use
- 化粧品色素成分使用限制表中另有規定者除外。
- Other conditions
- 化粧品色素成分使用限制表中另有規定者除外。
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC18 regulations
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Trisodium bis(7-acetamido-2-(4-nitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-3-sulfonato-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
- CAS
- -
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate), and 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- Хром, хромовая кислота и ее соли
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 97)
- Chemical name
- Хром, хромовая кислота и ее соли
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 97)
- Chemical name
- Хром, хромовая кислота и ее соли
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 97)
- Chemical name
- Хром, хромовая кислота и ее соли
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 97)
- Chemical name
- Хром, хромовая кислота и ее соли
- CAS
- 7440-47-3
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 97)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHROMIUM banned in any country?
Yes, CHROMIUM is banned in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on CHROMIUM in cosmetics?
CHROMIUM is banned in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.
Can I use CHROMIUM in cosmetics?
CHROMIUM is regulated in 24 markets. It is banned in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.