CI 28440

CAS Number
2519-30-4
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not listed as FDA-approved color additive for US cosmetics; banned in US and Japan for food use; no certification for cosmetic use in 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CI 28440 (Brilliant Black BN, E151) is EU Annex IV permitted for cosmetics with purity aligned to food additive E151 standards; approved in EU; banned in US and Japan; not FDA-approved for cosmetics.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye eu-annex-iv not-fda-approved us-banned-food e151 brilliant-black-bn water-soluble

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 28440 safe in cosmetics?

CI 28440 (Brilliant Black BN, E151) is EU Annex IV permitted for cosmetics with purity aligned to food additive E151 standards; approved in EU; banned in US and Japan; not FDA-approved for cosmetics. The EU classifies CI 28440 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 28440 allowed in the EU?

CI 28440 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 28440 do in cosmetics?

CI 28440 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2519-30-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 28440?

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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