Colorant
ACID ORANGE 24
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A monoazo hair-dye colour (CAS 1320-07-6 / 6371-84-2) banned in EU cosmetics as a non-oxidative hair dye. Severe sensitisation case reports and aromatic-amine impurity risks underpin the ban.
Function
Skin benefits
- No permitted cosmetic benefit in EU
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited
- Documented severe contact sensitiser
- Class concern over aniline-type breakdown products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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