CI 18736

CAS Number
52730-99-1
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not listed as an approved FDA color additive for cosmetics in the US; chromium-containing complex subject to FDA heavy metal scrutiny

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU-permitted red chromium-azo complex (Acid Red 180, Annex IV); not approved by FDA for cosmetics; chromium content warrants caution; EU-only formulations with care for heavy metal limits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye chromium-complex eu-permitted not-fda-approved heavy-metal-content synthetic-colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 18736 safe in cosmetics?

EU-permitted red chromium-azo complex (Acid Red 180, Annex IV); not approved by FDA for cosmetics; chromium content warrants caution; EU-only formulations with care for heavy metal limits The EU classifies CI 18736 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 18736 allowed in the EU?

CI 18736 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 18736 do in cosmetics?

CI 18736 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52730-99-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 18736?

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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