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INCI name

CI 77947

CI 77947 (zinc oxide)

Colorantreviewed

Zinc oxide used as a white colourant.

What it is

CI 77947 is the colour index name of zinc oxide, an inorganic white pigment. CosIng lists it as colorant; when zinc oxide is used for other purposes it appears on labels as Zinc Oxide. As a colourant it is listed in Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Where it is used

Found in make-up such as foundations, powders and eyeshadows, and in other 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.

As a colourant it is listed in Annex IV; 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 144Zinc oxide
Conditions and warnings
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2017/1413

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