An amorphous form of elemental carbon, with no cosmetic function reported in CosIng.
What it is
Carbon is, according to CosIng, an amorphous form of elemental carbon, that is, carbon without a regular crystal structure. CosIng does not report a cosmetic function for it.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the source material, the manufacturing process or the particle size.
Functions
- Not reported
- No function currently reported
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.