CI 21095

CAS Number
5468-75-7
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not listed as FDA-certified color additive for cosmetic use in US 21 CFR; use in cosmetics not established

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CI 21095 (Pigment Yellow 14) is a diarylide azo pigment permitted in EU cosmetics but not FDA-certified for US use; moderate concern due to potential dichlorobenzidine contamination from manufacturing, though low in-use risk expected for insoluble pigment form.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye pigment diarylide dcb-concern not-fda-approved eu-annex-iv

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 21095 safe in cosmetics?

CI 21095 (Pigment Yellow 14) is a diarylide azo pigment permitted in EU cosmetics but not FDA-certified for US use; moderate concern due to potential dichlorobenzidine contamination from manufacturing, though low in-use risk expected for insoluble pigment form. The EU classifies CI 21095 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 21095 allowed in the EU?

CI 21095 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 21095 do in cosmetics?

CI 21095 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5468-75-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 21095?

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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