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Colorant

SOLVENT YELLOW 85

CAS 1742-95-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Solvent Yellow 85 is an industrial fluorescent dye — not on the EU cosmetic colorant list and flagged for skin/eye irritation and sensitization. Avoid.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Synthetic fluorescent yellow dye
  • Used in plastics and inks
  • Defined small molecule

Known concerns

  • Not on EU Annex IV cosmetic colorants list
  • GHS skin/eye irritant and possible sensitizer (H315/H317/H319/H335)
  • Industrial dye — not cosmetic-approved

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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