Is Direct Blue 86 safe in cosmetics?
Direct Blue 86 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Direct Blue 86
Also known as: C.I. 74180, Cuprate(2-), [29H,31H-phthalocyanine-C,C-disulfonato(4-)-.kappa.N29,.kappa.N30,.kappa.N31,.kappa.N32]-, sodium (1:2), C.I. Acid Blue 87, Acid Blue 87, Aizen Primula Turquoise Blue GL (+15 more)
INCI: DIRECT BLUE 86
Direct Blue 86 (CAS 1330-38-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
copper;disodium;2,11,20,29,38,40-hexaza-37,39-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.13,10.112,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1(36),2,4(9),5,7,10(40),11,13,15,17,19,21(38),22(27),23,25,28,30,32,34-nonadecaene-6,24-disulfonate
InChIKey
LSASILAMYYWGBH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Restricted — copper phthalocyanine pigments have limited FDA clearance; the sulfonated direct dye form (Direct Blue 86) is not explicitly FDA-listed for cosmetics under 21 CFR 73/74. Verify before use in US-market products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Direct Blue 86.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1368
(EC) 2013/344
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Blue
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.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
India: Permitted Colorant
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Direct Blue 86.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
eu_banned_cosmetics
epa_safer_alternative
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
C.I. 74180
Cuprate(2-), [29H,31H-phthalocyanine-C,C-disulfonato(4-)-.kappa.N29,.kappa.N30,.kappa.N31,.kappa.N32]-, sodium (1:2)
C.I. Acid Blue 87
Acid Blue 87
Aizen Primula Turquoise Blue GL
Amafast Turquoise 8GGL
Amanil Fast Turquoise
Amanil Fast Turquoise LB
Arlazol Fast Turquoise Blue 6GN
Atlantic Fast Turquoise LGA
Belamine Fast Turquoise LGL
Calcodur Turquoise GL
Chlorantine Fast Turquoise VLL
Chrom Leather Turquoise Blue GLL
Cuprofix Blue Green B
Cuprofix Blue Green FB
Daivougen Blue BF
Derma Fast Turquoise W 2GL
Diaphtamine Light Turquoise G
Diazol Light Turquoise JL
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; detected; Europe
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
banned; Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Direct Blue 86 allowed in the EU?
Direct Blue 86 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Direct Blue 86 do in cosmetics?
Direct Blue 86 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1330-38-7.
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