Indocyanine Green
A cosmetic ingredient used as uv absorber in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sodium 2-[7-[3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfonatobutyl)benz[e]indolin-2-ylidene]hepta-1,3,5-trien-1-yl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfonatobutyl)benz[e]indolinium
What does it do?
Indocyanine Green is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Indocyanine Green is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indocyanine Green?
Indocyanine Green is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sodium 2-[7-[3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfonatobutyl)benz[e]indolin-2-ylidene]hepta-1,3,5-trien-1-yl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfonatobutyl)benz[e]indolinium
Is Indocyanine Green allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Indocyanine Green is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Indocyanine Green do in cosmetic products?
Indocyanine Green is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Indocyanine Green?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Indocyanine Green is 3599-32-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010