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Colorant

CI 58000

CAS 72-48-0 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Alizarin (CI 58000) — a red anthraquinone dye historically used in textiles. Banned from cosmetics under EU Annex II due to mutagenicity concerns and irritation hazards.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit (banned)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II ban (cosmetics)
  • Mutagenicity literature
  • Skin/eye irritant
  • Acute oral toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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