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FERRIC TETRACARBOXYPHTHALOCYANINE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An iron-based blue-green pigment from the phthalocyanine family. Generally inert as a pigment but the EU restricts which phthalocyanines can be used and where.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense blue-green color
  • Iron-based phthalocyanine pigment
  • Used at low pigment levels

Known concerns

  • Phthalocyanine pigments not always EU-approved for all product types
  • Potential trace metal impurities
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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