Is Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex safe in cosmetics?
Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex
INCI: CHLOROPHYLLIN-IRON COMPLEX
Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex (CAS Not specifically assigned (related: CI 75815; distinct from Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex CI 75810)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cosmetic colorant (green pigment). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (related: CI 75815; distinct from Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex CI 75810)
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Function
Cosmetic colorant (green pigment)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
FDA lists potassium sodium copper chlorophyllin (CI 75810) as exempt from certification for specific uses. The iron complex is not listed by FDA as an approved color additive.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex allowed in the EU?
Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex do in cosmetics?
Chlorophyllin-Iron Complex functions as: Cosmetic colorant (green pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (related: CI 75815; distinct from Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex CI 75810).
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