Is CI 74160 safe in cosmetics?
CI 74160 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
CI 74160
Also known as: Copper, [29H,31H-phthalocyaninato(2-)-kappa N29,kappa N30,kappa N31,kappa N32]-,(SP-4-1)-, C.I. Pigment Blue 15, Copper, (phthalocyaninato(2-))-, C.I. 74160, 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, copper(2+) salt (1:1) (+15 more)
CI 74160 (CAS 147-14-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
copper 2,11,20,29,37,39-hexaza-38,40-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.13,10.112,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19(39),20,22,24,26,28,30(37),31,33,35-nonadecaene
InChIKey
XCJYREBRNVKWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not listed as an FDA-approved color additive for cosmetic use; no D&C or FD&C cosmetic designation in FDA tables. EU Annex IV-permitted for use in all cosmetics including non-eye area; approved in EU, China, and other markets but not cleared for US cosmetics by FDA.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 74160.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for CI 74160 across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1367
(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
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | Not eye area |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
ICSC Safety Card
1638
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Degradant/impurity
Dispersing agent
Dye
Filler
Fragrance
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (6)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 74160.
Regulatory Flags
not-fda-approved
eu-permitted
phthalocyanine
insoluble-pigment
not-for-us-market
eu_children_restricted
eu_banned_cosmetics
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Copper, [29H,31H-phthalocyaninato(2-)-kappa N29,kappa N30,kappa N31,kappa N32]-,(SP-4-1)-
C.I. Pigment Blue 15
Copper, (phthalocyaninato(2-))-
C.I. 74160
29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, copper(2+) salt (1:1)
Copper(2+) phthalocyanine-29,31-diide
Copper, [29H,31H-phthalocyaninato(2-)-.kappa.N29,.kappa.N30,.kappa.N31,.kappa.N32]-, (SP-4-1)-
C.I. Ingrain Blue 2
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1
Accosperse Cyan Blue GT
Aqualine Blue
Arlocyanine Blue PS
Bahama Blue BC
Bahama Blue BNC
Bahama Blue Lake NCNF
Bahama Blue WD
Bermuda Blue
Blue pigment
Blue Toner GTNF
Calcotone Blue GP
Chemical Function
Pigment
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Europe; plastic_additive
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; Europe
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; Toys and children's products
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 74160 allowed in the EU?
CI 74160 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 74160 do in cosmetics?
CI 74160 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 147-14-8.
Is CI 74160 used outside cosmetics?
CI 74160 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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