Carbon Black, also known as CI 77266, is a synthetic color additive used in cosmetics, particularly in eye makeup. It is made from the incomplete combustion of petroleum products and is a possible carcinogen. Carbon Black has impurities like arsenic, lead, mercury, sulfur, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which are genotoxic carcinogens.
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Carbon Black is a group 2B carcinogen and can cause cancer in animals. It has impurities like arsenic, lead, mercury, sulfur, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which are genotoxic carcinogens. Carbon Black exposure may increase the risk of lung disease and cardiovascular disease. It can also cause reproductive and developmental toxicity.
Avoid products containing Carbon Black, D&C Black #2, or Black 2. Check the ingredient label carefully.
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Black 2 is a colorant consisting of carbon particles. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products, such as eye makeup, makeup, and nail products. Black 2 is subject to certification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and must conform to FDA specifications. In the European Union, carbon black (CI 77266) is permitted as a colorant for all types of cosmetic products. Black 2 is made from high purity carbon prepared from aromatic petroleum oil feedstock combusted in a natural gas fired furnace. Carbon Black is also used in the Brown Baddie Eyeliner, which is a smudge-proof, pigmented, and precise eyeliner that creates a variety of looks, from subtle to dramatic. The vegan and cruelty-free formula is easy to apply and dries quickly, so you can be sure your eyeliner will stay in place all day long. Carbon black is a possible concern for workers, particularly exposures to the respiratory system and eyes when it is in powder form.
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