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CI 77266

CAS 1333-86-4; 7440-44-0 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Carbon Black, the deep black pigment in eyeliners and mascaras. Permitted in EU cosmetics under strict purity rules. Inhalation form is IARC 2B, so spray uses are restricted.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense black pigment
  • Permitted EU colorant for cosmetics with PAH purity limits
  • Stable and inert at skin pH

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) by inhalation
  • Requires strict PAH-impurity controls
  • Spray products of concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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