Description
CI 77266 is a colorant composed of finely divided particles of elemental carbon obtained by the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. Its chemical name in the entry is Carbon black. The assigned technical function is COLORANT: colorants in cosmetics are substances that provide color to the finished product or to the surface on which it is applied.
The ingredient appears in Annex IV, corresponding to the colorants authorized in cosmetic products, under reference 126, with a second associated reference IV/126a. The warnings field of the entry literally records a purity specification: "Purity > 97 %, with the following impurity profile: Ash content ≤ 0,15 %, total sulphur ≤ 0,65 %, total PAH ≤ 500 ppb and benzo(a)pyrene ≤ 5 ppb, dibenz(a,h)anthracene ≤ 5 ppb, total As ≤ 3 ppm, total Pb ≤ 10 ppm, total Hg ≤ 1 ppm." These specifications define the minimum purity level and the maximum impurity thresholds applicable to the raw material intended for cosmetic use under this reference.
Entries IV/126 and IV/126a delimit the framework of authorized use in the European market for this raw material. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.