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CI 61565

CAS 128-80-3 Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A synthetic anthraquinone green dye used in colour cosmetics. EU restricts where it can be used (no eye-area or oral); genotoxicity questions keep it out of the green tier.

Skin benefits

  • Stable green colorant for cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Anthraquinone dye — genotoxicity questions
  • EU restricts to non-eye/oral applications
  • Possible sensitiser

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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