What Is Chromium?

Learn about the colorant characteristics of Chromium and its usage in personal care products.

What Is Chromium? Brandon Jones / IngredientReviewer

Last Updated: October 2, 2024

Written by Brandon Jones

What Is Chromium?

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Chromium is used in cosmetics to give color. It's a very hard, gray solid that has a shiny metallic look. It can come in different forms like dry powder or pellets. It looks blue-white to steel-gray and is brittle, hard and doesn't have any smell. Chromium is also known as a chemical allergen that has been standardized for use.

What is the purpose of Chromium in personal care products? It is used for its colorant characteristics. Chromium provide color or tint.

Names and identifiers that we found for this substance include: Chromium, BioChrome, Chrom, Dinakrome, Sun Ti-Cr, BioChrome (feed additive), and UN 1759.

What Are Colorant Ingredients?

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Chromium has colorant characteristics.

Colorant ingredients are used in cosmetic products to give them a specific color or tint. They can be derived from natural sources such as plants or synthetic sources and come in various forms such as powders, liquids, and pastes. These ingredients are added to change the natural color of the product to a desired shade.

Colorants can be added to various other products, including food. In food products, colorants enhance their appearance and make foods look more appealing. For example, a bright red colorant may be added to strawberry-flavored yogurt to make it look like fresh strawberries.

Safety

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Remember, always read and follow the instructions provided on product labels carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about using a product containing various ingredients, consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before use.