Good Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 74260

CAS Number
1328-53-6
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 10%
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes FDA permanently listed as Phthalocyanine Green (21 CFR 73.3124) for use in contact lenses only (devices; GMP; exempt from certification); not approved for general cosmetic use in the US; EU Annex IV-permitted up to 10% in cosmetics including non-eye area and non-oxidative hair colorants

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Chlorinated copper phthalocyanine green pigment (Pigment Green 7; CAS 1328-53-6); EU Annex IV-permitted up to 10% in cosmetics; FDA-listed for contact lenses only (medical devices) — not approved for general cosmetic use in the US; insoluble, chemically stable pigment with low systemic concern; US market requires FDA clearance for cosmetic application

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda-device-contact-lenses-only not-for-general-cosmetics eu-permitted-10pct-max phthalocyanine insoluble-pigment not-for-us-cosmetics eu_children_restricted eu_banned_cosmetics epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 74260 safe in cosmetics?

Chlorinated copper phthalocyanine green pigment (Pigment Green 7; CAS 1328-53-6); EU Annex IV-permitted up to 10% in cosmetics; FDA-listed for contact lenses only (medical devices) — not approved for general cosmetic use in the US; insoluble, chemically stable pigment with low systemic concern; US market requires FDA clearance for cosmetic application The EU classifies CI 74260 as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is CI 74260 allowed in the EU?

CI 74260 EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 74260 do in cosmetics?

CI 74260 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1328-53-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 74260?

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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