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Colorant

ACID ORANGE 6

CAS 547-57-9 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A synthetic orange azo dye. Not listed on the EU permitted cosmetic colorants list. Azo dyes carry class-level safety concerns and this one is not approved for general cosmetic use.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Adds orange color

Known concerns

  • Azo dye class concerns
  • Not on EU Annex IV permitted colorants for cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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