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Colorant

CI 42053

CAS 2353-45-9 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Fast Green FCF — a permitted cosmetic and food colorant giving a vivid blue-green hue. Long approval history with low oral and dermal toxicity at use levels.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable green shade
  • Regulatory-approved
  • Used in food too

Known concerns

  • Eye-area restrictions
  • Triphenylmethane class
  • Rare allergy

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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