Is CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake safe in cosmetics?
CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake
Also known as: C.I. 15985, C.I. Food Yellow 3, 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-, disodium salt, D and C Yellow 6, L. Orange Z2010 (+15 more)
INCI: CI 15985 YELLOW 6 LAKE
CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake (CAS 2783-94-0) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as cosmetic colorant. NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 3%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 2783-94-0 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
cosmetic colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
InChIKey
OIQPTROHQCGFEF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
3%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
OTC drug classification applies
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake.
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 243 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Reproductive | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | =0.005 mg/kg bw | - | Rat | Acute toxicity | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.005 mg/kg bw | - | Rat | Acute toxicity | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.01 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | Neurotoxicity | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.01 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | Neurotoxicity | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.01 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | Neurotoxicity | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.02 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rabbit | Toxicology study | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.02 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rabbit | Toxicology study | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
| NOAEL | =0.02 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rabbit | Toxicology study | INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01 |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
10 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =148 mg/kg-day | Mouse | oral | chronic | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =148 mg/kg-day | Mouse | oral | chronic | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =500 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =500 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =500 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =375 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | short-term | EFSA |
| LOEL | =1000 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | subchronic | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =250 mg/kg-day | Mouse | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =250 mg/kg-day | Mouse | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
8, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Yellow
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
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (1)
Endocrine Disruptors
Potential endocrine disrupting compound
Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
71
Lowest NOAEL
0.005
Highest NOAEL
6000
Units vary across source rows: mg/kg bw, mg/kg bw/day, mg/kg diet
INCHEM_WHO_jecfa_jecmono_v65je01
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
COSMOS_DB
Known Synonyms
C.I. 15985
C.I. Food Yellow 3
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-, disodium salt
D and C Yellow 6
L. Orange Z2010
A.F. Yellow No. 5
Aizen Food Yellow No. 5
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate
Disodium salt of 1-p-sulphophenylazo-2-naphthol-6-sulphonic acid
Dye FDC Yellow No. 6
Dye Sunset Yellow
EINECS 220-491-7
FD and C No. 6
6-Hydroxy-5-((p-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, disodium salt
6-Hydroxy-5-((p-sulphophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulphonic acid, disodium salt
6-Hydroxy-5-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulphonic acid, disodium salt
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodiumsalt
NCI-C53907
Orange Yellow S. AF
Orange Yellow S. FQ
Chemical Function
Dye
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bath salts
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
general_foods
pharmaceutical
Personal care
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
E110
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1371409
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Sunset Yellow FCF (FD&C Yellow 6)
E Number
E110
ADI
4 mg/kg bw
Food Category
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake allowed in the EU?
CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake do in cosmetics?
CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake functions as: cosmetic colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 2783-94-0.
What is the NOAEL for CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake is 243 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in mouse. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
Is CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake used outside cosmetics?
CI 15985 Yellow 6 Lake also appears in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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