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INCI name

CI 77268:1

CI 77268:1 (vegetable carbon)

Colorantreviewed

A black colorant made of carbon of plant origin, regulated in Annex IV.

What it is

CI 77268:1 is the Colour Index number of a black inorganic colorant that, according to CosIng, consists essentially of elemental carbon of plant origin (vegetable carbon). CosIng lists it as a colorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (colorants).

Where it is used

Found in mascaras, eyeliners, eyeshadows, cleansing products and other black or grey 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 and conditions. It is a different colorant from CI 77266 (carbon black).

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 128Coke black
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

2 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.

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Products with this ingredient (10)

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