CI 15850

CAS Number
5858-81-1 (sodium salt); 12224-98-5 (calcium salt)
Function
Colorant (red)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted โ€“ D&C Red No. 6 / D&C Red No. 7 (permanently listed, certification required). Banned for eye-area use in US.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Permanently listed color additive with certification requirements; restricted for eye-area use in US due to rare contact allergy reports.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 15850 safe in cosmetics?

Permanently listed color additive with certification requirements; restricted for eye-area use in US due to rare contact allergy reports. The EU classifies CI 15850 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is CI 15850 allowed in the EU?

CI 15850 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 15850 do in cosmetics?

CI 15850 functions as: Colorant (red). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5858-81-1 (sodium salt); 12224-98-5 (calcium salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 15850?

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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