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Colorant

CI 10020

CAS 19381-50-1 Updated
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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

CI 10020 (Naphthol Green B) — iron-complex green colorant. Not on the EU permitted cosmetic colorants list (Annex IV); use in EU cosmetics is effectively restricted.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable green colorant
  • Used in soaps and rinse-off
  • Bright color performance

Known concerns

  • Iron-nitroso complex with potential genotoxicity concerns
  • Not on EU Annex IV permitted colorants list
  • Restricted use in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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