Excellent Colorant

Ultramarines

INCI: ULTRAMARINES

CAS Number
57455-37-5
Function
Colorant; provides blue, violet, and pink shades
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. Annex IV authorized colorant for eye-area use (CI 77007); purity specifications apply
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ‰ค20 ppm, As โ‰ค3 ppm, Hg โ‰ค1 ppm.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CAS 57455-37-5. EU: Annex IV entry 120, permitted in all cosmetics without concentration limit. US: 21 CFR 73.2725, exempt from certification, permitted in externally applied cosmetics including eye area, prohibited in lipstick.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

lip-product-prohibited-us acid-sensitive eye-area-approved certification-exempt color-additive inorganic-pigment fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ultramarines safe in cosmetics?

CAS 57455-37-5. EU: Annex IV entry 120, permitted in all cosmetics without concentration limit. US: 21 CFR 73.2725, exempt from certification, permitted in externally applied cosmetics including eye area, prohibited in lipstick. The EU classifies Ultramarines as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ultramarines?

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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