Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Direct Blue 86

INCI: DIRECT BLUE 86

CAS Number
1330-38-7
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Restricted — copper phthalocyanine pigments have limited FDA clearance; the sulfonated direct dye form (Direct Blue 86) is not explicitly FDA-listed for cosmetics under 21 CFR 73/74. Verify before use in US-market products.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Copper-containing colorant with uncertain US regulatory status; verify heavy metal limits and EU purity criteria compliance before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant eu_banned_cosmetics epa_safer_alternative eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Direct Blue 86 safe in cosmetics?

Copper-containing colorant with uncertain US regulatory status; verify heavy metal limits and EU purity criteria compliance before use. The EU classifies Direct Blue 86 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Direct Blue 86 allowed in the EU?

Direct Blue 86 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Direct Blue 86 do in cosmetics?

Direct Blue 86 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1330-38-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Direct Blue 86?

adequate 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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