Good Colorant

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex

INCI: CI 75810

CAS Number
11006-34-1
Function
Colorant (green), Deodorant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes FDA permanently lists CI 75810 exclusively for use in dentifrices at <=0.1% (21 CFR 73.2125). Use in skincare, makeup, or any other cosmetic product category is prohibited.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Semi-synthetic green colorant permitted in EU under Annex IV with no maximum concentration. FDA permits use only in dentifrices at <=0.1%; prohibited in all other cosmetics. High molecular weight and polarity prevent significant dermal absorption. Well tolerated with no sensitization signals; copper is chelated in porphyrin ring.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda-restricted colorant annex-iv no-concentration-limit-eu dentifrice-only-us copper-complex no-cir-assessment no-sccs-opinion eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex safe in cosmetics?

Semi-synthetic green colorant permitted in EU under Annex IV with no maximum concentration. FDA permits use only in dentifrices at <=0.1%; prohibited in all other cosmetics. High molecular weight and polarity prevent significant dermal absorption. Well tolerated with no sensitization signals; copper is chelated in porphyrin ring. The EU classifies Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex allowed in the EU?

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex do in cosmetics?

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex functions as: Colorant (green), Deodorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 11006-34-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex?

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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