Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted in EU. In the US, restricted as D&C Blue No. 4 to external use only with required certification, excluding ingestion and eye area applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt safe in cosmetics?
Permitted in EU. In the US, restricted as D&C Blue No. 4 to external use only with required certification, excluding ingestion and eye area applications. The EU classifies Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt allowed in the EU?
Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt do in cosmetics?
Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2650-18-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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