Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 27755

CAS Number
2118-39-0
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Not listed as FDA-approved color additive for cosmetics; not in 21 CFR Part 74 or 82; prohibited for use in hair dye products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

CI 27755 (Food Black 2, Black 7984) is permitted for non-hair-dye cosmetic applications in the EU (Annex IV/52) but prohibited in hair dye products per EU Annex II/1354; not FDA-approved for US cosmetics; moderate concern as a sulfonated azo dye reflecting reductive cleavage and amine impurity concerns

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye eu-annex-iv eu-annex-ii-hair-dye-prohibited not-fda-approved food-black-2 sulfonated-dye eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 27755 safe in cosmetics?

CI 27755 (Food Black 2, Black 7984) is permitted for non-hair-dye cosmetic applications in the EU (Annex IV/52) but prohibited in hair dye products per EU Annex II/1354; not FDA-approved for US cosmetics; moderate concern as a sulfonated azo dye reflecting reductive cleavage and amine impurity concerns The EU classifies CI 27755 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 27755 allowed in the EU?

CI 27755 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 27755 do in cosmetics?

CI 27755 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2118-39-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 27755?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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