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Colorant

YELLOW 11

CAS 83-08-9 / 8003-22-3
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A quinoline yellow dye used as a cosmetic colorant. EU restricts it to rinse-off products because it is a known skin sensitizer.

Skin benefits

  • Yellow colorant for cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Established skin sensitizer
  • EU restricts to rinse-off only
  • Quinoline dye class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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