Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Identity historically unclear as mixtures of mono- and disulfonic acid salts; concentration-dependent risk above 0.5% for hair dye use
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Yellow 3 safe in cosmetics?
Identity historically unclear as mixtures of mono- and disulfonic acid salts; concentration-dependent risk above 0.5% for hair dye use The EU classifies Acid Yellow 3 as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Acid Yellow 3?
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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