NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Annatto

Also known as: C.I. Natural Orange 4, San Annatto 2380, C.I. 75120, Annatto coloring dye, Annatto extract (Bixa orellana L.) (+7 more)

CAS 1393-63-1

Annatto (CAS 1393-63-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 13 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Annatto (Bixin/Norbixin) →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
19
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
13
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 15 fields
Name
Annatto
CAS Number
1393-63-1
DTXSID
DTXSID7024534
Synonyms
C.I. Natural Orange 4San Annatto 2380C.I. 75120Annatto coloring dyeAnnatto extract (Bixa orellana L.)Annatto seed (Bixa orellana L.)Annotta extractBixa orellana extractEINECS 215-735-4FEMA No. 2103FEMA No. 2104UNII-6PQP1V1B6O

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 20 records
DyeFragranceDeodorizerSoftener and conditionerNo specific technical functionFlavouring and nutrientProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSurface modifier

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 13 records
ListKeywordSource
Personal careFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe; Personal careEuropean CommissionCosIng
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
general_foodsFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
pharmaceuticalFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bathDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpasteDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 19 of 19 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
<=0.6mg/kgADIoralHumanToxValDB_WHO_JECFA_ADI
<=12mg/kgADIoralHumanToxValDB_WHO_JECFA_ADI
6PQP1V1B6OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6PQP1V1B6OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6PQP1V1B6OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6PQP1V1B6OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
conceptidentifierFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
conceptidentifierFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
conceptidentifierFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
conceptidentifierFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.8mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
56mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB
204mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralswineCOSMOS_DB
750mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB
1000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
1012mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoraldogCOSMOS_DB
2000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
5000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoraldogCOSMOS_DB

Showing 19 of 19 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
colorant
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Annatto?

Annatto has 19 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.6 mg/kg via oral in Human. Source: ToxValDB_WHO_JECFA_ADI.

What regulatory lists include Annatto?

Annatto appears on 10 regulatory/inventory lists including Personal care, Europe; Personal care, consumer_product, and 7 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Annatto used in cosmetics?

Yes, Annatto is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Annatto (Bixin/Norbixin). View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Annatto come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Annatto used outside industrial chemicals?

Annatto also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.