Is Acid Yellow 3 safe in cosmetics?
Acid Yellow 3 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acid Yellow 3
INCI: ACID YELLOW 3
Acid Yellow 3 (CAS 8004-92-0 (also 38615-46-2 / 39354-67-1)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant; Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Colorant; Hair Dyeing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-listed as D&C Yellow No. 10; permitted in cosmetics (except area of the eye for certain forms)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acid Yellow 3.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acid Yellow 3.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Yellow 3 allowed in the EU?
Acid Yellow 3 EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Yellow 3 do in cosmetics?
Acid Yellow 3 functions as: Colorant; Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8004-92-0 (also 38615-46-2 / 39354-67-1).
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