CI 26100

CAS Number
85-86-9
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes D&C Red No. 17; permitted for externally applied cosmetics and drugs per 21 CFR; not permitted for eye area or lip products

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CI 26100 (Solvent Red 23, Sudan III, D&C Red 17) is EU Annex IV restricted with limitations for lips, mucous membranes, and hair dyes; FDA permits as D&C Red 17 for external use excluding eyes and lips; moderate concern due to azo chemistry, Sudan I impurity, sensitization data, and potential amine metabolites

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

azo-dye solvent-dye eu-annex-iv-restricted fda-dc-red-17 external-use-only no-eye-no-lip sensitization-concern sudan-impurity eu_banned_cosmetics ifra_fragrance eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 26100 safe in cosmetics?

CI 26100 (Solvent Red 23, Sudan III, D&C Red 17) is EU Annex IV restricted with limitations for lips, mucous membranes, and hair dyes; FDA permits as D&C Red 17 for external use excluding eyes and lips; moderate concern due to azo chemistry, Sudan I impurity, sensitization data, and potential amine metabolites The EU classifies CI 26100 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 26100 allowed in the EU?

CI 26100 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 26100 do in cosmetics?

CI 26100 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85-86-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 26100?

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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