Is CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) safe in cosmetics?
CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4)
Also known as: L Red Z 3000, Acid Scarlet GNA, Acid Scarlet JN Extra Pure A, Cilefa Red G, EINECS 221-856-3 (+8 more)
INCI: CI 14815
CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) (CAS 3257-28-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. Synthetic monoazo red dye (Disodium 6-[(2,4-dimethyl-6-sulphonatopheny. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant. Synthetic monoazo red dye (Disodium 6-[(2,4-dimethyl-6-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-5-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate), also known as Scarlet GN, Food Red 2, and FD&C Red No. 4. Water-soluble anionic dye producing a red hue. Previously used as a food dye (FD&C Red No. 4) but delisted from food use by FDA in 1976 due to potential carcinogenic effects when ingested. Now limited to externally applied cosmetics and drugs in the US.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;6-[(2,4-dimethyl-6-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-5-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulfonate
InChIKey
UEUGTXFKMNWFRE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permanently listed as FD&C Red No. 4 under 21 CFR 74.2304 for externally applied cosmetics. Subject to mandatory FDA batch certification before market distribution. NOT permitted for use in eye area products, lip products, food, ingested drugs, or injections. Delisted from food use in 1976. All batches must be certified per 21 CFR Part 80.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4).
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Red
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (IV - Colorants)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4).
Regulatory Flags
azo-dye
eu-annex-iv
fda-certified-color
fda-batch-certification-required
no-eye-area-us
no-lip-use-us
no-food-use
externally-applied-only
synthetic-colorant
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
L Red Z 3000
Acid Scarlet GNA
Acid Scarlet JN Extra Pure A
Cilefa Red G
EINECS 221-856-3
Eurocert Scarlet GN
Salmon Red Geigy
Scarlet GN
Scarlet GN Specially Pure
Cerven potravinarska 2
Ecarlate GN
Sarlach GN
UNII-92NT7608O0
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; detected; Europe
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) allowed in the EU?
CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) do in cosmetics?
CI 14815 (Scarlet GN / FD&C Red No. 4) functions as: Colorant. Synthetic monoazo red dye (Disodium 6-[(2,4-dimethyl-6-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-5-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate), also known as Scarlet GN, Food Red 2, and FD&C Red No. 4. Water-soluble anionic dye producing a red hue. Previously used as a food dye (FD&C Red No. 4) but delisted from food use by FDA in 1976 due to potential carcinogenic effects when ingested. Now limited to externally applied cosmetics and drugs in the US.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3257-28-1.
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