CI 77947
CI 77947 is the Colour Index designation for zinc oxide, an inorganic substance made of zinc and oxygen. On an ingredient list, the code identifies the material by its colour use; it may also appear as Zinc Oxide or as White Colourant 77947.
CI 77947: what it is
CI 77947 is the Colour Index designation for zinc oxide, an inorganic substance made of zinc and oxygen. On an ingredient list, the code identifies the material by its colour use; it may also appear as Zinc Oxide or as White Colourant 77947.
The CI 77947 code does not describe a botanical extract or a fragrance blend. It refers to the same zinc oxide named Zinc Oxide, while highlighting its identification in colour nomenclature. Knowing both names can help a reader recognise that they may point to the same ingredient on a label.
CI 77947: what it does in cosmetics
As a colourant, CI 77947 is used to add whiteness or adjust the visible shade of a product. In practical terms, it can make a preparation look lighter, change the tone of a makeup product, or contribute to an opaque-looking finish; that role concerns the appearance of the product itself.
Zinc oxide is listed as entry 144 in the European list of cosmetic colourants, with the CI number 77947. That reference supports its role as a colourant, but the ingredient's presence does not amount to a promise to treat dark spots, acne, wrinkles, or any skin condition.
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