CI 74160 - Copper Phthalocyanine / Pigment Blue 15

Synonyms: Blue 15

CAS Number: 147-14-8

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Industrial uses

Plastics, ink, paint

Description:

Pigment Blue 15 is a highly stable synthetic pigment used to produce intense blue shades. In addition to cosmetics and personal care products, it is widely used in inks, plastics, paints, and coatings due to its color strength and durability.

Health concerns:

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Contaminants:

PAHs

Banned/restricted lists:

European Commission Annex II List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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