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Colorant

DIISOBUTYL DICYANOPERYLENEDICARBOXYLATE

CAS 100443-95-6 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A perylene-based polycyclic colorant used to impart deep red to black hues in cosmetic products. Polycyclic-aromatic chemistry and limited cosmetic toxicology data justify a cautious orange rating.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense red-to-black colour
  • High lightfastness
  • Process-stable pigment

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic safety data
  • Polycyclic-aromatic impurity control essential
  • Possible breakdown to aromatic amines
  • Not on EU Annex IV positive-list under this exact name

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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