CI 18820

CAS Number
6359-82-6
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Delisted by FDA in 1967 (Ext. D&C Yellow No. 3); formerly approved for external drugs and cosmetics; delisted due to lack of interest; 21 CFR 81.30; not permitted for use in the US

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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 yellow azo dye (Acid Yellow 11, Annex IV) restricted to rinse-off cosmetics; FDA-delisted since 1967; not suitable for US market; limited modern safety data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye eu-permitted rinse-off-only fda-delisted banned-in-us pyrazolone-dye synthetic-colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 18820 safe in cosmetics?

EU-permitted yellow azo dye (Acid Yellow 11, Annex IV) restricted to rinse-off cosmetics; FDA-delisted since 1967; not suitable for US market; limited modern safety data The EU classifies CI 18820 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 18820 allowed in the EU?

CI 18820 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 18820 do in cosmetics?

CI 18820 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6359-82-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 18820?

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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