PIGMENT BLUE 15

BannedCAS 147-14-817 regulations across 9 markets

PIGMENT BLUE 15 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 147-14-8. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)- N 29 ,N 30 ,N 31 ,N 32 )copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
147-14-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32 copper
Color Index
74160

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_74160
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT BLUE 15 in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT BLUE 15 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1367
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper (Pigment Blue 15; CI 74160)
CAS
147-14-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #105
Chemical name
(29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
CAS
147-14-8
Color Index
CI 74160

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT BLUE 15 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PIGMENT BLUE 15 banned in any country?

Yes, PIGMENT BLUE 15 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PIGMENT BLUE 15 in cosmetics?

PIGMENT BLUE 15 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use PIGMENT BLUE 15 in cosmetics?

PIGMENT BLUE 15 is regulated in 9 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.