High purity iron oxide contains very low heavy metals, including lowest content of sodium salt, sulfate and heavy metals such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Zinc (Zn), Barium (Ba), Selenium (Se), Antimony (Sb), Cobalt (Co). This iron oxide is not only used for cosmetic and food, but also applicable for cigarette and tobacco. Please contact more details by info@epsilonpigments.com.