Bismuth Oxychloride
AKA “RefChem:569489, Basic bismuth chloride, BIJU, Bismuth chloride oxide, Bismuth subchloride, Bismuthine”
Ingredient Facts
Bismuth oxychloride
AKA: RefChem:569489, Basic bismuth chloride, BIJU, Bismuth chloride oxide, Bismuth subchloride, Bismuthine
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Occlusive
Colorant
Clean
A lightweight mineral pigment that creates a luminous, soft-focus finish on skin. Commonly used in powders and foundations for a natural, radiant look.
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
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Opacifying
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR