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Colorant

CI 77267

CAS 8021-99-6 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A traditional black pigment made by carbonizing animal bones (bone char). Inert and EU Annex IV-permitted with broad use in eye and lip cosmetics; ethical sourcing and trace-PAH purity are watchpoints.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Long-established black pigment for eyeliner, mascara, and decorative cosmetics
  • EU Annex IV-permitted with broad cosmetic applicability
  • Inert insoluble pigment with low systemic exposure

Known concerns

  • Animal-sourced (bone char) — ethical considerations
  • Possible trace PAH content from carbonization process
  • Some hypersensitivity reports common to particulate carbon pigments

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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