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Colorant

PIGMENT YELLOW 73

CAS 13515-40-7 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A monoazo organic yellow pigment (CI 11738) used in inks and plastics. Not on the EU Annex IV list of approved cosmetic colorants and shares the azo aromatic-amine concerns.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Bright yellow pigment
  • Good lightfastness
  • Strong tinting strength

Known concerns

  • Monoazo pigment not on EU Annex IV cosmetic colorants
  • Potential aromatic-amine cleavage products
  • Not approved for EU cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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