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CI 14700

CAS 4548-53-2 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4) — an azo dye banned from food use in the US and heavily restricted globally. Allowed only in limited external cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Bright red colourant
  • Stable under light
  • Used for decorative shades

Known concerns

  • FD&C Red No. 4 — banned in US food and cosmetics except external use
  • Not allowed as food dye in EU
  • Azo dye — potential sensitiser
  • Use restricted in many regions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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