Is CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) safe in cosmetics?
CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue)
INCI: CI 77007
CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) (CAS 57455-37-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. Inorganic mineral pigment synthetically produced by calcining a. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Colorant. Inorganic mineral pigment synthetically produced by calcining a mixture of kaolin, sulfur, sodium carbonate, siliceous matter, sodium sulfate, and carbonaceous matter at temperatures above 700°C. Also known as Lazurite, Pigment Blue 29, and Ultramarine Blue. Imparts a vivid blue hue to cosmetic formulations. Used in eye shadows, foundations, color correctors, mascaras, blushes, and facial powders. Insoluble pigment with no significant migration or dye release.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as a color additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.2396. May be safely used for coloring externally applied cosmetics and personal care products, including products intended for use in the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with GMP. Not permitted in products applied to the lips (lipstick).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue).
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 1: All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Ultramarine Pink (fine)", "Chemical_Name": "Sodium aluminum sulfosilicate", "CAS_Number": "57455-37-5", "Colorant_Type": "Inorganic Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "Fine pink"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue).
Regulatory Flags
inorganic-colorant
mineral-pigment
eu-annex-iv
eu-unrestricted
fda-exempt-certification
eye-area-permitted
not-for-lips-us
synthetic-mineral
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) allowed in the EU?
CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) do in cosmetics?
CI 77007 (Ultramarine Blue) functions as: Colorant. Inorganic mineral pigment synthetically produced by calcining a mixture of kaolin, sulfur, sodium carbonate, siliceous matter, sodium sulfate, and carbonaceous matter at temperatures above 700°C. Also known as Lazurite, Pigment Blue 29, and Ultramarine Blue. Imparts a vivid blue hue to cosmetic formulations. Used in eye shadows, foundations, color correctors, mascaras, blushes, and facial powders. Insoluble pigment with no significant migration or dye release.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 57455-37-5.
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