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Colorant

CI 14720

CAS 3567-69-9
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Azorubine — a red azo dye allowed only in rinse-off cosmetics that do not touch mucous membranes in the EU.

Skin benefits

  • Red coloration

Known concerns

  • Azo-dye release concerns
  • Restricted use
  • Not for lip/eye products
  • Southampton hyperactivity list

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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