Bismuth Oxychloride
AKA “RefChem:569489, 232-122-7, 4ZR792I587, 7787-59-9, Basic bismuth chloride, BIJU, Bismuth chloride oxide, Bismuth subchloride, Bismuthine, chlorooxo-
Ingredient Facts
Bismuth oxychloride
AKA: RefChem:569489, 232-122-7, 4ZR792I587, 7787-59-9, Basic bismuth chloride, BIJU, Bismuth chloride oxide, Bismuth subchloride, Bismuthine, Chlorooxo-
Synthetic · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
Bismuth oxychloride is an odorless white solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
Formula
BiClO
Mol. Weight
260.43
CAS #
7787-59-9
State
Bismuth oxychloride is an odorless white solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Unable to identify—this appears to be a chemical catalog number rather than a cosmetic ingredient name.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR