Colorant
OXOBENZOXAZINYL NAPHTHALENE SULFOANILIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A specialty fluorescent dye built from a naphthalene sulfonanilide and benzoxazinone core. Limited cosmetic safety data and sulfonamide chemistry argue for caution.
Function
Skin benefits
- Specialty fluorescent / UV-active dye
- Used in nail and specialty color formulas
Known concerns
- Sulfonamide class — possible cross-reactivity in sulfa-allergic users
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
- Aromatic amine degradation pathway possible
- Not on EU Annex IV permitted colorants list
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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