Is CI 77346 safe in cosmetics?
CI 77346 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 77346
Also known as: C.I. 77346, Cobalt blue, Cobalt Blue 660, King's Blue, Cobalt aluminate blue spinel (+2 more)
CI 77346 (CAS 1345-16-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (blue pigment). 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant (blue pigment)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically FDA-approved as a standalone color additive for cosmetics. Chromium-Cobalt-Aluminum Oxide (CAS 68187-11-1) is listed only for drugs/devices.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77346.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Green
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 (IV - Colorants)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | Not eye area |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77346.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
colorant
Known Synonyms
C.I. 77346
Cobalt blue
Cobalt Blue 660
King's Blue
Cobalt aluminate blue spinel
EINECS 310-193-6
Ferro V 3285
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
Europe; plastic_additive
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77346 allowed in the EU?
CI 77346 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77346 do in cosmetics?
CI 77346 functions as: Colorant (blue pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1345-16-0.
Is CI 77346 used outside cosmetics?
CI 77346 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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