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Colorant

CI 74160

CAS 147-14-8
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Phthalocyanine Blue — an inert organic pigment used to color cosmetics blue. Approved in the EU for all cosmetic uses including eye area; very stable and well-tolerated.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Brilliant blue mineral-style pigment
  • Highly stable to light and heat
  • EU-approved cosmetic colorant

Known concerns

  • Trace heavy-metal limits required
  • Industrial-pigment grades exist; cosmetic grade essential

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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