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Colorant

CI 69800

CAS 81-77-6 Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

CI 69800 (Vat Blue 4) — an anthraquinone vat dye. Not approved on EU Annex IV for cosmetic colorant use; better avoided in EU products.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Synthetic blue colorant
  • Used in vat dyes
  • Stable pigment

Known concerns

  • Not on EU Annex IV approved cosmetic colorants list
  • Restricted use in cosmetics
  • Anthraquinone vat dye class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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