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CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex is obtained from chlorophyll by replacing the methyl and phytyl ester groups with alkali and replacing the magnesium with copper.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 3 list it before the 1% line and 15 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 18 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 18

Definition

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex is obtained from chlorophyll by replacing the methyl and phytyl ester groups with alkali and replacing the magnesium with copper. To identify the colorant meeting the requirements for labeling purposes in the US, the INCI Name Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex must be used. To identify the colorant allowed for use in the European Union (EU), the INCI Name CI 75810 must be used.

US FDA substance register · UNII VAC44EX123 · registered name SODIUM COPPER CHLOROPHYLLIN A · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Slows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANTReduces body odourDEODORANTAdds colourCOLORANT

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
ASEAN · China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

United States

  • Eye Area : No
  • Generally (Includes Lipsticks) : No
  • External Use : Subject to limitations
  • Specific Limitations and Comments : Dentifrices; ≤0.1%

European Union

  • Other : Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 140, E 141)

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name (クロロフィリン/銅)複合体: 本品は、クロロフィルのメチル及びフィチルエステル基をアルカリで置換し、マグネシウムを銅(*)で置換して得られた物質である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEXINCI클로로필Korean label name (MFDS standard)클로로필린-카퍼컴플렉스Korean label name (MFDS standard)Cuprate(3-), [18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-8-ethenyl-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propanoato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]-, trisodium, [SP-4-2-(2S-trans)]-Synonym(クロロフィリン/銅)複合体Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
11006-34-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
234-242-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID1045956
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID701477990
IUPAC
Copper(2+) sodium (2S,3S)-3-(2-carboxylatoethyl)-5-(carboxylatomethyl)-17-ethenyl-12-ethyl-2,8,13,18-tetramethyl-2H,3H-porphyrin-22,24-diide-7-carboxylate (1/3/1)
Molecular formula
C34H31CuN4Na3O6
Molecular weight
724.159 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Dark green to blue/black powder

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Dye2
  • Antioxidant1
  • Deodorizer1
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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