Black 2/CI 77266]. 0715 ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is an insoluble colorant used to create deep dark shade, opacity, and definition in products such as mascara, eyeliner, brow products, and pressed color cosmetics.
What does Black 2/CI 77266]. 0715 do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is an insoluble colorant used to create deep dark shade, opacity, and definition in products such as mascara, eyeliner, brow products, and pressed color cosmetics.
Is Black 2/CI 77266]. 0715 clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it faces scrutiny because some standards restrict it and because purity depends on tight control of polycyclic aromatic impurity residues. In finished cosmetics, concern is highest for inhalable powders and poorly purified grades, while regulated cosmetic grades are set to strict contaminant limits.
Is Black 2/CI 77266]. 0715 sustainable?
This material is typically made from nonrenewable hydrocarbon feedstocks through high-temperature combustion or thermal processes. It is not readily biodegradable, but it is an inert, insoluble pigment rather than a water-soluble pollutant.
Is Black 2/CI 77266]. 0715 COSMOS-approved?
It is generally not aligned with COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic expectations because it is synthetically produced from nonrenewable feedstocks rather than obtained through accepted natural-origin processing. Its Green Chemistry profile is limited by fossil sourcing, energy-intensive manufacture, and lack of biodegradability, even though it is chemically stable in use.
How does Black 2/CI 77266]. 0715 work chemically?
The molecule is better described as a fine particulate network of fused graphitic domains with very high surface area, so it disperses rather than dissolves. It is broadly pH-stable and oxidation-resistant in formulas, but it needs effective wetting and dispersion support and can increase viscosity or bind oils at higher pigment loads.
Last updated 2026-05-14