Is Malachite safe in cosmetics?
Malachite has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Malachite
INCI: MALACHITE
Malachite (CAS 12069-69-1 (basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, cosmetic colorant (mineral pigment). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
12069-69-1 (basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂)
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Function
Skin conditioning, cosmetic colorant (mineral pigment)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Copper compounds permitted in cosmetics; specific color additive rules apply if used as a colorant
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Malachite.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Malachite — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malachite allowed in the EU?
Malachite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Malachite do in cosmetics?
Malachite functions as: Skin conditioning, cosmetic colorant (mineral pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12069-69-1 (basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂).
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