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Substance Regulatory Obligations
Carbon
EC number: 231-153-3
CAS number: 7440-44-0
Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.
Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex IV - Allowed Colorants
This list contains coloring agents allowed for use in cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. The list indicates the approved fields for application, including whether or not the colorant is permitted for use in products applied near the eye or on mucous membranes, or in products intended to come in contact with the skin.
| Ref No. | Substance Identification | Conditions | Notes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | EC Number | CAS | Colour index (CI) Number | Colour | Physical form | Product type, body parts | Restriction(s) | Maximum Threshold | Expressed As | Function(s) | |||
|
126 |
Carbon |
231-153-3 |
7440-44-0 |
77266 |
Black |
All cosmetic products |
Purity > 97 %, with the following impurity profile: Ash content ≤ 0.15 %, total sulphur ≤ 0.65 %, total PAH ≤ 500 ppb and benzo(a)pyrene ≤ 5 ppb, dibenz(a,h)anthracene ≤ 5 ppb, total As ≤ 3 ppm, total Pb ≤ 10 ppm, total Hg ≤ 1 ppm |
Colorant |
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126a |
Carbon |
231-153-3 |
7440-44-0 |
77266 |
Black |
Nano |
All cosmetic products |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation; Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: Purity > 97 %, with the following impurity profile: Ash content ≤ 0.15 %, total sulphur ≤ 0.65 %, total PAH ≤ 500 ppb and benzo(a)pyrene ≤ 5 ppb, dibenz(a,h)anthracene ≤ 5 ppb, total As ≤ 3 ppm, total Pb ≤ 10 ppm, and total Hg ≤ 1 ppm; Primary particle size ≥ 20 nm |
10 % |
Colorant |
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FCMs Recycled Plastic & Articles Regulation - Annex I - Authorised Use
This list contains the Annex I Plastic Food Contact Materials (FCMs) authorised for use in the European Union under Regulation 10/2011/EU. Pursuant to Art. 4(b) of Directive 282/2008/EC on recycled plastic FCMs, plastic recycling processes can only be authorised if input originates from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with EU legislation on plastic food contact materials and articles.
| Name | CAS | Physical form | FCM No | Ref No. | Additive or PPA | Use as monomer/macromolecule | FRF applicable | SML (mg/kg) | SML(T) Group Restriction No | SML(T) Group FCM substances | SML(T) (mg/kg) | Restriction(s) | Notes on verification | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
carbon |
7440-44-0 |
713 |
43480 |
yes |
no |
no |
Only for use in PET at maximum 10 mg/kg of polymer.^Same purity requirements as for Vegetable Carbon (E 153) set out by Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 with exception of ash content which can be up to 10 % (w/w). |
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Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive, Annex I - ADR
This list contains the ADR Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the European Union's Directive 2008/68/EC. This Directive applies the European Agreements on the international transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). Any specific CAS linked as members for substances where the list refers to finished material/article/compound/component are representative examples, but not exhaustive.
| Name | CAS | Class | Labels | Packing Group | Packaging | UN No. | ADR tank | Classification code | Hazard identification no. | Limited and excepted quantities | Vehicle for tank carriage | Portable tank and bulk containers | Special provisions | Special provisions for carriage | Transport category (Tunnel restriction code) | Notes | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed packing provisions | Special packing provisions | Packing instructions | Tank code | Special provisions | Excepted quantities | Limited quantities | Unit | Instructions | Special provisions | bulk | Loading, unloading & handling | Operation | Packages | Tunnel restriction code | Transport category | ||||||||||||
|
CARBON, ACTIVATED |
7440-44-0 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
III |
MP14 |
PP11 B3 |
P002 IBC08 LP02 R001 |
1362 |
SGAV |
S2 |
40 |
E1 |
AT |
T1 |
TP33 |
646 |
VC1 VC2 AP1 |
PP11 B3 |
(E) |
4 |
1 Not permitted to be carried in limited quantities |
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Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive, Annex II - RID
This list contains the RID Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the European Union's Directive 2008/68/EC. This Directive applies the European Agreements on the international transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). Any specific CAS linked as members for substances where the list refers to finished material/article/compound/component are representative examples, but not exhaustive.
| Name | CAS | Class | Labels | Packing Group | UN No. | Classification code | Express parcels | Hazard identification number | RID Tanks | Limited and excepted quantities | Packaging | Portable tanks and bulk containers | Transport category | Special provisions for carriage | Special provisions | Notes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank code | Special provisions | Excepted quantities | Units | Limited quantities | Special packaging provisions | Packaging instructions | Mixed packing provisions | Special provisions | Instructions | Loading, unloading & handling | bulk | Packages | |||||||||||||
|
CARBON, ACTIVATED |
7440-44-0 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
III |
1362 |
S2 |
CE11 |
40 |
SGAV |
E1 |
PP11 B3 |
P002 IBC08 LP02 R001 |
MP14 |
TP33 |
T1 |
4 |
VC1 VC2 AP1 |
W1 |
646 |
1 Not permitted to be carried in limited quantities |
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Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive, Annex III - ADN
This list contains the ADN Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the European Union's Directive 2008/68/EC. This Directive establishes rules for the safe transport of dangerous goods between EU countries by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). Any specific CAS linked as members for substances where the list refers to finished material/article/compound/component are representative examples, but not exhaustive.
| Name | CAS | Class | Labels | Packing Group | UN No. or ID no. | Carriage permitted | Classification code | Equipment required | Limited and excepted quantities | Number of blue cones/lights | Provisions concerning loading, unloading and carriage | Ventilation | Remarks | Special provisions | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excepted quantities | Limited quantities | Units | Column (11c) | Column (11b) | Column (11a) | |||||||||||||||
|
CARBON, ACTIVATED |
7440-44-0 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
III |
1362 |
S2 |
PP |
E1 |
0 |
646 |
1 Not permitted to be carried in limited quantities |
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FCM and Articles Regulation, Annex I - Authorised Substances
This list contains the Union list of authorised monomers, other starting substances, macromolecules obtained from microbial fermentation, additives and polymer production aids. It is taken from Annex I of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
| Name | CAS | FCM No | Ref No. | Additive or PPA | Use as monomer/macromolecule | FRF applicable | SML (mg/kg) | SML(T) Group Restriction No | SML(T) Group FCM substances | SML(T) (mg/kg) | Restriction(s) | Notes on verification | Notes | Physical form | Expressed As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
carbon |
7440-44-0 |
713 |
43480 |
yes |
no |
no |
Only for use in PET at maximum 10 mg/kg of polymer. Same purity requirements as for Vegetable Carbon (E 153) set out by Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 with exception of ash content which can be up to 10 % (w/w). |
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Annex of Approved Active Substances for Plant Protection Products
This list contains the active substances approved under Regulation 1107/2009/EC, as listed in Regulation 540/2011/EU. The list is separated into five parts: Part A (deemed to have been approved under 1107/2009/EC); Part B (approved under 1107/2009/EC); Part C (basic substances); Part D (low-risk active substances); and Part E (candidates for substitution). Entries include common & IUPAC names, identifiers (e.g., CAS, CIPAC), purity information, and approval and approval expiration dates.
| Name | CAS | Ref No. | CIPAC No. | Purity | Qualifier | Expressed As | Date of approval | Expiration of approval | Part | Use | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Activated charcoal |
7440-44-0 |
13 |
31 March 2017 |
C Basic Substances |
1 Please refer to the original source document (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32011R0540) and subsequent amendments for applicable additional specific provisions. 161 Purity required by Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. |
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Recycled Plastic FCMs - Regulation (EU) 2022/1616
The list contains the Union list of authorised substances for the purposes of compositional requirements related to recycled plastic FCMs. The list is taken from Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Recycled plastic FCMs shall comply with the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. In addition, plastic waste inputs shall originate only from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.
| Additive or PPA | Expressed As | FCM No | FRF applicable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
yes |
713 |
no |
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