Ingredient profile
At least one of our safety lists speaks to this ingredient. Also written as D&C BLACK NO. 2, D&C BLACK NO.2, D&C Black No.2…
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Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Independent
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
IARC Monographs
Government
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IARC Monographs
Government
Carbon black (CI 77266) — a colourant in mascara, eyeliner and some cosmetics — is classified possibly carcinogenic to humans (evidence is for inhaled particulate). (IARC Monographs, Vol. 93)
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
No EU-regulated hazard recognized for this ingredient.
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Also screened — not on these lists
Independent
No listed hazard trait recognized for this ingredient.
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
No prohibited or high-risk classification for this ingredient.