CI 76518

Function
Colorant. CI 76518 is a colorant reference number assigned in the cosmetic Color Index series. This CI number does not appear in the current EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV published list of permitted colorants (Regulation EC No 1223/2009), nor in FDA 21 CFR Parts 73 or 74 approved color additive listings. The 76xxx CI number series is uncommonly populated in the cosmetic colorant index; verified entries in authoritative EU and US databases for this specific number could not be confirmed. Regulatory identity and chemical characterization require verification against the official Colour Index International (Society of Dyers and Colourists) and the live CosIng database.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes CI 76518 is not listed in FDA 21 CFR Parts 73 or 74 as a color additive approved for use in cosmetics, drugs, or food. Without an active FDA color additive listing, use as a declared color additive in US cosmetics is not permitted under US color additive regulations (21 CFR Part 70). Status requires verification with FDA Color Additive Status List.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CI 76518 could not be confirmed in the EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV list of permitted colorants or in FDA 21 CFR Parts 73 or 74 color additive listings. Under the EU positive-list framework, any colorant absent from Annex IV is effectively prohibited for cosmetic use. Similarly, under US law, a color additive not listed in 21 CFR is not approved for use. Formulators should verify the ingredient identity against the official Colour Index International database and consult current CosIng and FDA records before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

unverified-colorant not-fda-listed not-in-eu-annex-iv requires-verification regulatory-uncertainty positive-list-gap

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 76518 safe in cosmetics?

CI 76518 could not be confirmed in the EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV list of permitted colorants or in FDA 21 CFR Parts 73 or 74 color additive listings. Under the EU positive-list framework, any colorant absent from Annex IV is effectively prohibited for cosmetic use. Similarly, under US law, a color additive not listed in 21 CFR is not approved for use. Formulators should verify the ingredient identity against the official Colour Index International database and consult current CosIng and FDA records before use. The EU classifies CI 76518 as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 76518 allowed in the EU?

CI 76518 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 76518 do in cosmetics?

CI 76518 functions as: Colorant. CI 76518 is a colorant reference number assigned in the cosmetic Color Index series. This CI number does not appear in the current EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV published list of permitted colorants (Regulation EC No 1223/2009), nor in FDA 21 CFR Parts 73 or 74 approved color additive listings. The 76xxx CI number series is uncommonly populated in the cosmetic colorant index; verified entries in authoritative EU and US databases for this specific number could not be confirmed. Regulatory identity and chemical characterization require verification against the official Colour Index International (Society of Dyers and Colourists) and the live CosIng database.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 76518?

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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