Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17)

INCI: CI 15980

CAS Number
2347-72-0
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes D&C Orange No. 17 was provisionally listed for ingested drugs/cosmetics; FDA terminated that provisional listing effective March 31, 1983, due to carcinogenicity (malignant tumors in rats and mice). FDA subsequently cancelled all certificates for externally applied drugs and cosmetics effective July 15, 1988 (21 CFR 81.10). Not listed in 21 CFR Parts 73 or 74. No currently approved US cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CI 15980 is a monoazo sulfonate dye prohibited in both EU and US cosmetics due to carcinogenicity data and complete regulatory delisting. Generates aromatic amine metabolites upon azo bond cleavage.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fda-delisted-1988 fda-provisional-listing-terminated-1983 eu-not-in-annex-iv eu-food-ban-1978 carcinogenic-in-animals prop-65-california azo-dye aromatic-amine-precursor no-approved-cosmetic-use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17) safe in cosmetics?

CI 15980 is a monoazo sulfonate dye prohibited in both EU and US cosmetics due to carcinogenicity data and complete regulatory delisting. Generates aromatic amine metabolites upon azo bond cleavage. The EU classifies CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17) as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17) allowed in the EU?

CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17) do in cosmetics?

CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2347-72-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 15980 (Orange GGN / D&C Orange No. 17)?

not established 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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