Is Ultramarines safe in cosmetics?
Ultramarines has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Colorant
Ultramarines
INCI: ULTRAMARINES
Ultramarines (CAS 57455-37-5) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant; provides blue, violet, and pink shades. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max Annex IV authorized colorant for eye-area use (CI 77007); purity specifications apply. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Colorant; provides blue, violet, and pink shades
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
Annex IV authorized colorant for eye-area use (CI 77007); purity specifications apply
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
21 CFR 73.2725: permitted for externally applied cosmetics including eye-area. NOT permitted in lipstick. Exempt from batch certification. Purity: Pb ≤20 ppm, As ≤3 ppm, Hg ≤1 ppm.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ultramarines.
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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.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 1: All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant_formulator
{"ci_number": "77007", "ci_name": "Pigment Red", "color_category": "red", "color_hex_code": "#E6739F", "natural_or_synthetic": "synthetic", "organic_or_inorganic": "inorganic", "lake_or_dye": "pigment", "fda_approved_use": "lip/eye/general", "eu_approved_cosmetic": "yes", "japan_approved": "yes", "china_approved": "yes", "ultramarines_type": "pink_red", "coverage_opacity": "semi_transparent", "tin…
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "budget", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "8", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "15", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "China/Europe", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "300", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "commodity", "substitute_ingredients": "Iron Oxides,…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ultramarines.
Regulatory Flags
lip-product-prohibited-us
acid-sensitive
eye-area-approved
certification-exempt
color-additive
inorganic-pigment
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Ultramarine blue
Food Category
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ultramarines allowed in the EU?
Ultramarines EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: Annex IV authorized colorant for eye-area use (CI 77007); purity specifications apply. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ultramarines do in cosmetics?
Ultramarines functions as: Colorant; provides blue, violet, and pink shades. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 57455-37-5.
Is Ultramarines used outside cosmetics?
Ultramarines also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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