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Colorant

CI 47005

CAS 8004-92-0 / 94891-32-4 / 95193-83-2 / 68814-04-0 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Quinoline Yellow — a synthetic colorant used in rinse-off cosmetics. Permitted with restrictions in the EU; cannot be used near the eyes and may trigger sensitivity in some users.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Bright greenish-yellow pigment
  • Stable in finished cosmetics
  • Permitted by EU at strict limits

Known concerns

  • Restricted from eye-area products in EU
  • Linked to hyperactivity in food (Southampton six)
  • Potential allergic reactions

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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