CI 77891
CI 77891
CI 77891 (INCI: CI 77891) is an ingredient of mineral origin. It is used as a fragrance and colorant.
PerfumingColorantRestricted useSubject to controversy
EU nomenclature
Food additive
E171ColourProhibited in the EU
- Food additive banned in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).
E number assigned in the European nomenclature of food additives (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008).
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Colorant — Adds colour to the product or to the application.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | Regulated nanoform (Reg. 1223/2009) |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use. in (a) face products in loose powder form (b) hair aerosol spray products (c) other products — a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form (c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation |
| European Commission — Annex VI (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Authorised UV filter (Annex VI) — max 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) — Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm, to be used in compliance with Annex III, No 321. For the product types under letter (c) of column (f) in Annex III, No 321, the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation provided in column (g) of this entry applies. (For use as a colourant, see Annex IV, No 143) |
| European Commission — Annex VI (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Authorised UV filter (Annex VI) — max 25% - In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%. — Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 99 %, — rutile form, or rutile with up to 5 % anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes, — median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm, — aspect ratio from 1 to 4,5, and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m2/cm3, — coated with Silica, Hydrated Silica, Alumina, Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Simethicone; or coated with one of the following combinations: —Silica at a maximum concentration of 16 % and Cetyl Phosphate at a maximum concentration of 6 %, —Alumina at a maximum concentration of 7 % and Manganese Dioxide at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % (not to be used in lip products), —Alumina at a maximum concentration of 3 % and Triethoxycaprylylsilane at a maximum concentration of 9 %, — photocatalytic activity ≤ 10 % compared to corresponding non-coated or non-doped reference, — nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation. Wording of conditions of use and warnings: For face products containing Titanium Dioxide (nano) coated with the combination Alumina and Manganese Dioxide: Not to be used on the lips. |
Products
Products containing it
AveneCrème Minérale Spf50+, 50ml
MádaraCC GO Stick CC teinté aux céramides SPF30 - Sand, 13g
MádaraCC GO Stick CC teinté aux céramides SPF30 - True Beige, 13g
AveneCompact Teinté Spf50, Sable. Bt 10 G
AveneFluide Solaire Minéral Spf50+, 40ml
LieracLe Masque Gommant, 75ml
EsthedermPhoto Reverse Soin Protecteur Éclaircissant Anti-taches Teinté Beige Clair, 50ml
EsthedermPhoto Reverse Soin Protecteur Éclaircissant Anti-taches Teinté Beige Medium, 50ml
AveneProtection Minérale Compact Teinté Spf50, Doré. Bt 10 G
ErborianSuper Bb Au Ginseng Clair, 15ml
ErborianSuper Bb Au Ginseng Clair, 40ml
ErborianSuper Bb Au Ginseng Doré, 15ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
523
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Complexion · Eyes · Makeup · Anti-aging · Sun protection |
| Most frequent brands | Eye Care · Erborian · Mádara · MÊME · Avene |
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