A blue colorant (Colour Index 74160).
What it is
CI 74160 is copper phthalocyanine, a stable blue pigment. In the EU it is an allowed colorant listed in Annex IV.
Where it is used
Found in eye makeup, nail polish, soaps and some coloured 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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits.
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 105(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Safety Gate alerts (EU)
1 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.
- Canenco – Face Painting Set - 13 pieces (2023-07-04)
Products with this ingredient (258)
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Lavender Purple · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Tidal Teal · IsaDora
- 231 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Girl on Fire 7ml · semilac
- 148 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Night Euphoria 7ml · semilac
- 083 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Burgundy Wine 7ml · semilac
- 051 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac French Beige Milk 7ml · semilac
- 050 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac French Vanilla 7ml · semilac
- 032 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Biscuit 7ml · semilac
- 029 Lakier hybrydowy Semilac Espresso 7ml · semilac
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner – no. 04 BAF · Pierre René
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner – no. 03 LAPIS LAZULI · Pierre René
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner – no. 02 SWEET PLUM · Pierre René