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Colorant

SOLVENT YELLOW 44

CAS 2478-20-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A synthetic yellow dye used to colour oil-based cosmetics. Carries GHS irritation warnings (skin, eyes, airways), so it lands in the orange tier despite no cancer flag.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Synthetic yellow dye for cosmetic colour
  • Stable in oil-based formulas

Known concerns

  • GHS H315 skin irritation, H319 eye irritation, H335 respiratory irritation
  • Synthetic dye with limited cosmetic-specific data
  • Sensitisation potential typical of azo-class dyes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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