INCI name

CI 28440

Brilliant Black BN

Colorantreviewed

A synthetic black azo dye.

What it is

CI 28440 is a disazo colour, a water-soluble black dye known as Brilliant Black BN. CosIng lists its function as colorant.

Where it is used

Found in some coloured cosmetics and rinse-off 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.

It is listed in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; see the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. The label does not show the concentration actually used.

Functions

Colorant
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 53Tetrasodium 1-acetamido-2-hydroxy-3-(4-((4-sulphonatophenylazo)-7-sulphonato-1-naphthylazo))naphthalene-4,6-disulphonate
Conditions and warnings
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 151)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

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