Good Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4)

INCI: CI 14700

CAS Number
4548-53-2
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permanently listed as FD&C Red No. 4 (21 CFR 74.1304, 74.2304, 82.304). Subject to mandatory FDA batch certification before market distribution. Approved for externally applied drugs and cosmetics at up to 6% concentration. NOT permitted for use in eye area products, lip products, ingested drugs, food, injections, or surgical sutures. Delisted for food use in 1976.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CI 14700 is a well-regulated monoazo dye permanently listed by FDA for externally applied cosmetics at up to 6% concentration with mandatory batch certification. EU permits it without concentration restriction for cosmetic use. Not approved for food, eye area, or lip products in the US; EU permits broader application including lips and eyes under different regulatory framework.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda-certified fda-batch-certification-required eu-annex-iv no-eye-area-us no-lip-use-us no-food-use cir-deferred-fda-review azo-dye 6-percent-max-us eu_banned_cosmetics eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4) safe in cosmetics?

CI 14700 is a well-regulated monoazo dye permanently listed by FDA for externally applied cosmetics at up to 6% concentration with mandatory batch certification. EU permits it without concentration restriction for cosmetic use. Not approved for food, eye area, or lip products in the US; EU permits broader application including lips and eyes under different regulatory framework. The EU classifies CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4) allowed in the EU?

CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4) do in cosmetics?

CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4548-53-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4)?

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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