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Colorant

CI 42735

CAS 6505-30-2 Updated
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

CI 42735 — the same triphenylmethane colorant as entry 22622, listed under EU Annex IV reference IV/68. Permitted in restricted cosmetic applications with mucous-membrane prohibition.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Provides specialty blue-violet shading in cosmetic colorants
  • Formally evaluated under EU Annex IV pathway

Known concerns

  • Prohibited on mucous membranes
  • Triphenylmethane sensitization potential
  • Concentration restrictions in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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