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Disodium 2-amino-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]benzenesulphonate
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A water-soluble azo dye used as a direct colorant in rinse-off cosmetic products, carrying mild irritation concerns typical of sulphonated azo compounds.
This disodium salt of a sulphonated azo dye belongs to the acid dye class and is used primarily as a direct (non-oxidative) colorant in cosmetic formulations. The sulphonate groups enhance water solubility but also classify it with mild irritation warnings (H315/H319/H335). Azo dyes can, in rare cases, metabolise to aromatic amines; however this sulphonated derivative has a low skin-penetration profile due to its ionic character. It is regulated under EU cosmetics rules with no specific Annex III listing but general safety data applies.
Known concerns
- Skin irritation H315
- Eye irritation H319
- Respiratory irritation H335
- Rare azo-metabolite concern (theoretical)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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