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Polychloro copper phthalocyanine

CAS 1328-53-6
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Polychloro Copper Phthalocyanine is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Polychloro copper phthalocyanine (CAS 1328-53-6) is a chlorinated derivative of copper phthalocyanine used as a blue-green colorant in decorative cosmetics and hair dye formulations. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III restricts its use to products not intended for application in the eye area. The compound is generally considered safe at permitted concentrations but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals. It is prohibited above 0.1% as a constituent of substances or mixtures.

Skin benefits

  • Provides blue-green coloration in decorative cosmetics
  • Used as pigment in nail and lip products

Known concerns

  • Prohibited in eye products in EU
  • Restricted to <0.1% in mixtures
  • May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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