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Restricted colorant

CI 73000

CAS 482-89-3
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Indigo colorant CI 73000 with restricted permitted uses in EU cosmetics. It is allowed in defined product categories but excluded from others, reflecting purity and sensitization considerations.

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense blue color as indigo pigment
  • Long history of use in textile and historical cosmetic dyeing
  • Insoluble form gives stable color in lipsticks and decorative products

Known concerns

  • EU CosIng restricts CI 73000 to specific cosmetic uses
  • Indigoid dyes can carry impurity profile concerns
  • Some indigoid pigments are not permitted in eye area products
  • Sensitization risk in susceptible individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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