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Is Pigment Blue 16 vegan?

Pigment Blue 16

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CI 74100 is a synthetic phthalocyanine colorant, classified chemically as 29H,31H-phthalocyanine, used as a green-blue pigment in cosmetics and other applications.

Also known as 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine, 29H,31H-Phthalocyanine copper complex, Copper Phthalocyanine, Phthalo Blue, Phthalocyanine Blue
INCI name Pigment Blue 16
CAS number 574-93-6
EC number 209-378-3
CI number CI 74100
CosIng ID 32798
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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