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Colorant

CI 73900

CAS 1047-16-1 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A quinacridone violet pigment used in makeup for stable, lightfast color. Highly inert with no notable GHS hazards; EU Annex IV approved cosmetic colorant.

Skin benefits

  • Provides stable violet/red pigment
  • High lightfastness for color stability
  • Inert, non-reactive pigment

Known concerns

  • No significant GHS hazards at cosmetic use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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