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CI 74160

CAS Number 147-14-8
Chem/IUPAC Name: (29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
EINECS/ELINCS No: 205-685-1
COSING REF No: 32799
CI 74160
CI 74160, also called copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) is a bright, crystalline, synthetic, blue pigment which is used as a colorant in cosmetics. It is permitted for use in all cosmetics as per the European Commission directive and in China, however, it is not allowed in cosmetics as per the US FDA. Its chemical formula is C32H16CuN8.

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Soujanya
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Koel Colours
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Sun Chemical (DIC)
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Sensient Cosmetic Technologies
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Heubach
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What is CI 74160 used for?

CI 74160 is used as a cosmetic colorant in several applications:
  • Toothpastes - Excipients, and humectants are very useful ingredients to allow a better behavior and fluidity of a dental paste. Various flavors and colors form the excipients which enhance the product’s marketing. CI 74160 acts as a blue dye for toothpaste
  • Soaps: Since it is oil soluble, it is a coloring agent for soaps
  • Makeup products: Nail polishes, powders, sticks

Origin

It can be obtained via two chemical processes:
  • The phthalonitrile process, in which phthalonitrile is condensed in the presence of cuprous chloride at 180-200°C
  • The phthalic anhydride/urea process, in which condensation of phthalic anhydride with urea, in presence of copper ions, with or without added chlorophthalic anhydride; and subsequent conversion to alpha phase and stabilization is carried out

What does CI 74160 do in a formulation?

  • Cosmetic colorant

Safety profile

CI 74160 has been verified to be of low concern based on experimental and modeled data as per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

CI 74160 Alternatives

CI 77007, CI 77510

Technical profile

Property Values
Melting Point 480°C
Solubility Soluble in 98% sulfuric acid
Practically insoluble in water, alcohol, hydrocarbons
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FORMULATIONS with CI 74160

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