Black 2 (CI 77266)

INGREDIENT

Black 2 (CI 77266)

Colorant

Avoid

Carbon black is approved for use as a cosmetic colorant under specific purity requirements. Concerns relate primarily to inhalation of airborne particles and contamination with impurities during manufacturing rather than normal dermal exposure.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Colorant
Safety Meter Avoid
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 1333-86-4
Category Colorant
Function Colorant
Evidence Level Strong
Status Avoid
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Colorant

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 cosmetics.ec.europa.eu
  2. 2 www.cir-safety.org
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 10 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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