CI 77891

CI 77891

INCI CI 77891EC number 236-675-5Role Perfuming

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

AuthorityStatus
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 GMTPermitted 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 GMTAuthorised 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 GMTAuthorised 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

Statistics

In Lou’s database

523
products listed
Most frequent categoriesComplexion · Eyes · Makeup · Anti-aging · Sun protection
Most frequent brandsEye Care · Erborian · Mádara · MÊME · Avene
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