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azo colorant polymer

BIS-HYDROXYETHYL/PPG-7/PEG-4 DICYANOMETHYLTHIOPHENE AZOTOLUIDINE TRIETHOXYSILYLPROPYL CARBAMATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A complex polymer-bound azo dye designed for stable, low-penetration coloring. Despite the polymer anchor, the azotoluidine and thiophene components warrant caution and lack published cosmetic review.

Skin benefits

  • Polymer-bound azo colorant intended to reduce skin penetration
  • Provides stable color in formulations
  • Can offer wash-fastness in hair products

Known concerns

  • Azo and azotoluidine derivatives can raise carcinogenicity concerns if cleavage occurs
  • Cyanomethylthiophene component lacks broad cosmetic safety review
  • PEG/PPG segments may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities
  • Not on standard EU permitted colorant list

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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