Colorant
CI 40850
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
CI 40850 — a carotenoid orange-yellow colorant (apo-carotenal-type) permitted in cosmetics under EU Annex IV with a caution statement. Strong food-additive safety baseline; mucosal use restricted.
Skin benefits
- Natural-source orange-yellow colorant (carotenoid family)
- Antioxidant activity from carotenoid backbone
- Strong food-additive safety baseline
Known concerns
- EU restrictions to non-mucosal applications
- Mandatory caution-statement labelling
- Light- and oxygen-sensitive in finished products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related colorants
Check your shelf
Find CI 40850 in your products.
Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains CI 40850 and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.
This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.