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Colorant

PIGMENT BLUE 27

CAS 12240-15-2 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An inorganic iron-based blue pigment (ferric ferrocyanide, CI 77510). Long-used cosmetic colorant including in eye products; EU Annex IV-permitted with a strong long-term safety record.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable inorganic iron blue pigment for cosmetic colorants
  • Long-established safety record in eye and lip cosmetics
  • Permitted in EU under Annex IV with broad applicability

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic-grade purity
  • Theoretical cyanide release is not occurring under normal cosmetic conditions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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