CI 18965

CAS Number
6359-98-4
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD

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; absent from FDA 21 CFR certified color additive roster

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU-permitted yellow azo dye (Annex IV, also known as Food Yellow 5/E107); not approved by FDA for cosmetics; low prevalence in products; suitable for EU formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye eu-permitted not-fda-approved synthetic-colorant low-prevalence epa_safer_alternative jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 18965 safe in cosmetics?

EU-permitted yellow azo dye (Annex IV, also known as Food Yellow 5/E107); not approved by FDA for cosmetics; low prevalence in products; suitable for EU formulations The EU classifies CI 18965 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is CI 18965 allowed in the EU?

CI 18965 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 18965 do in cosmetics?

CI 18965 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6359-98-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 18965?

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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