Is CI 16290 safe in cosmetics?
CI 16290 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 16290
Also known as: Acid Red 150, C.I. Acid Red 150, Cloth Red 2R, EINECS 228-318-7, Hispacid Cloth Red 2R (+2 more)
CI 16290 (CAS 6226-78-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (red). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Colorant (red)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;3-hydroxy-4-[(4-phenyldiazenylphenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate
InChIKey
YDGHROMBRLEXLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safety Rating
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
colorant
Known Synonyms
Acid Red 150
C.I. Acid Red 150
Cloth Red 2R
EINECS 228-318-7
Hispacid Cloth Red 2R
No. 6 Scarlet
NSC 58049
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Ponceau 6R
E Number
E126
ADI
DECISION POSTPONED mg/kg bw
Food Category
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 16290 allowed in the EU?
CI 16290 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 16290 do in cosmetics?
CI 16290 functions as: Colorant (red). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6226-78-4.
Is CI 16290 used outside cosmetics?
CI 16290 also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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