Is CI 20170 safe in cosmetics?
CI 20170 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 20170
CI 20170 (CAS 3468-63-1 (parent azo dye)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (orange azo dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant (orange azo dye)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not FDA-listed for cosmetics use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 20170.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "D&C Orange No. 3", "Chemical_Name": "Orange RN", "CAS_Number": "2051-85-6", "Colorant_Type": "Synthetic Dye", "Approved_Uses": "Not approved", "EU_Status": "Not approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Not approved", "Notes": "Banned, historic reference"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 20170.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 20170 allowed in the EU?
CI 20170 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 20170 do in cosmetics?
CI 20170 functions as: Colorant (orange azo dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3468-63-1 (parent azo dye).
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