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    PrintThe tables below are provided as a supplement to the information in the Summary of Color Additives Listed for Use in the United States in Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices. They are intended for quick reference to help in determining which color additives may be used in different types of cosmetics, as provided for in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subpart C of Part 73 (Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification), Subpart C of Part 74 (Listing of Color Additives Subject to Certification), and Subparts B, C, and D of Part 82 (Listing of Certified Provisionally Listed Colors and Specifications).

For additional information on the permitted use, specifications, and restrictions that apply to each color additive, please refer to the appropriate listing regulation, using the links provided in the tables. For more information on the use of color additives in cosmetics in general, please see Color Additives and Cosmetics.

**Color Additives That Are Exempt from Certification and Permitted for Use in Cosmetics (****21 CFR Part 73 Subpart C—Cosmetics****)**

Color Additive
			Eye Area
			Generally
			(Includes
			Lipsticks)
			External Use
			Specific Limitations
			and Comments
			21 CFR
			SectionAluminum powder
			Yes
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2645Annatto
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2030Bismuth citrate
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			Hair on the scalp
			73.2110Bismuth oxychloride
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2162Bronze powder
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2646Caramel
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2085Carmine
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2087β-Carotene
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2095Chromium
			hydroxide green
			Yes
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2326Chromium oxide greens
			Yes
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2327Copper powder
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2647Dihydroxyacetone
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			For use in tanning preparations
			73.2150Disodium
			EDTA-copper
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			Shampoos
			73.2120Ferric ammonium
			ferrocyanide
			Yes
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2298Ferric ferrocyanide
			Yes
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2299Guaiazulene
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2180Guanine
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2329Henna
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			Hair on the scalp
			73.2190Iron oxides
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2250Luminescent
			zinc sulfide
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			Externally applied facial makeup and nail polish; <10%; for="" infrequent="" use="" (e.g.,="">
			73.2995Manganese violet
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2775Mica
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2496Potassium sodium
			copper chlorophyllin
			(chlorophyllin-copper
			complex)
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			Dentifrices; ≤0.1%
			73.2125Pyrophyllite
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2400Silver
			No
			No
			Subject to limitations
			Fingernail polish; ≤1%
			73.2500Silver nitrate
			Yes
			No
			No
			Externally applied professional-use only cosmetics intended to impart color to the eyebrows and eyelashes, NTE 4% by weight, additional restrictions
			73.2550Titanium dioxide
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2575Ultramarines
			Yes
			No
			Yes
			
			73.2725Zinc oxide
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			73.2991

**Color Additives That Are Subject to Certification and Permitted for Use in Cosmetics*****Includes Straight Colors and Lakes
(****21 CFR Part 74 Subpart C—Cosmetics****and****21 CFR Part 82 Subparts B, C, and D****)**

Color Additive
			Eye Area**
			Generally
			(Includes
			Lipsticks)
			External Use
			Specific Limitations
			and Comments
			21 CFR
			SectionD&C Black No. 2
			Subject to Limitations
			Subject to Limitations
			Subject to Limitations
			Eyeliner, brush-on-brow, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, blushers & rouge, makeup & foundation, nail enamel
			74.2052D&C Black No. 3
			Subject to Limitations
			No
			Subject to Limitations
			Eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara, face powder
			74.2053FD&C Blue No. 1
			Yes, also Al lake
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2101D&C Blue No. 4
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2104D&C Brown No. 1
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2151FD&C Green No. 3
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2203D&C Green No. 5
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2205D&C Green No. 6
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2206D&C Green No. 8
			No
			No
			Subject to Limitations
			≤0.01%
			74.2208D&C Orange No. 4
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2254D&C Orange No. 5
			No
			Subject to Limitations
			Yes
			Mouthwashes, dentifrices; ≤5% for lipsticks
			74.2255D&C Orange No. 10
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2260D&C Orange No. 11
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2261FD&C Red No. 4
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2304D&C Red No. 6
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2306D&C Red No. 7
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2307D&C Red No. 17
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2317D&C Red No. 21
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2321D&C Red No. 22
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2322D&C Red No. 27
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2327D&C Red No. 28
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2328D&C Red No. 30
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2330D&C Red No. 31
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2331D&C Red No. 33
			No
			Subject to Limitations
			Yes
			Lipstick
			products ≤3%; mouthwash, dentrifices
			74.2333D&C Red No. 34
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2334D&C Red No. 36
			No
			Subject to Limitations
			Yes
			Lipstick
			products ≤3%
			74.2336FD&C Red No. 40
			Yes, also Al lake
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2340D&C Violet No. 2
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2602Ext. D&C Violet No. 2
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2602aFD&C Yellow No. 5
			Yes, also Al lake
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2705FD&C Yellow No. 6
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2706D&C Yellow No. 7
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2707Ext. D&C
			Yellow No. 7
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2707aD&C Yellow No. 8
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2708D&C Yellow No. 10
			No
			Yes
			Yes
			
			74.2710D&C Yellow No. 11
			No
			No
			Yes
			
			74.2711

*Includes straight colors and lakes

**Excludes lakes except where noted. Only aluminum lakes on alumina are permitted for designated lakes.

April 30, 2008; Updated June 20, 2008 and February 22, 2010. This information is current. It is updated only when necessary.

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