CI 77343 (Cobalt Chromite Blue)
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CI 77343 (Cobalt Chromite Blue)
CI 77343, also known as Cobalt Chromite Blue, is a blue-green pigment derived from minerals that we use to add colour to our bar soaps.
‘CI’ stands for Colour Index and is used under the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) system to identify different colourants and pigments used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Cobalt chromite blue can be derived from a mixture of cobalt, aluminium and chromium oxides. This ingredient is also sometimes used as a pigment in ceramics and coloured glass production.
Other names: Al2O3·Cr2O3·CoO, Cobalt Chromite Blue Green Spinel, Pigment Blue 36, C.I. Pigment Blue 36
INCI Name:
CI 77343
Ingredient origins:
Chromite
Role:
Colourant
Common name:
Cobalt Chromite Blue Green Spinel
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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