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Disperse Yellow 3

CAS 2832-40-8
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Disperse Yellow 3 is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Disperse Yellow 3 (CI 11855) is an azo dye historically used in semi-permanent hair dye and textile coloring. Azo dyes are under regulatory scrutiny because certain cleavage products (aromatic amines) can be carcinogenic. The EU has restricted several azo dyes in cosmetic products, and Disperse Yellow 3 is subject to restrictions in hair dye applications. While not currently on the explicit prohibited list, its carcinogenic potential and sensitization profile limit its use to rinse-off hair dye formulations only.

Skin benefits

  • Provides yellow color in cosmetic preparations

Known concerns

  • Potential carcinogenic aromatic amine formation
  • Skin sensitization risk
  • Restricted in hair dye applications in EU
  • Azo bond cleavage concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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