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CI 20170

CAS 1320-07-6 / 6371-84-2 Updated
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A hair-dye azo colorant (CI 20170) listed under EU Annex II/1232 — prohibited for cosmetic use because of sensitisation potential and aniline-derived breakdown concerns common to many bis-azo colorants.

Function

COLORANTHAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Provides hair-dye chromophore

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II/1232 — listed as prohibited substance for cosmetic use
  • Azo dye family with sensitisation and aniline-derivative concerns
  • Not on EU Annex IV permitted-colorant list

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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