Is CI 42170 safe in cosmetics?
CI 42170 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 42170
Also known as: 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[2-[4'-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl][1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]diazenyl]-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1:2), 2,6-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4'-((4-hydroxyphenyl)azo)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)-, disodium salt, 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4'-((4-hydroxyphenyl)azo)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)-, disodium salt List Acronyms, Disodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4'-((4-hydroxyphenyl)azo)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate, Airedale Green BWD (+15 more)
CI 42170 (CAS 3626-28-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (green triphenylmethane dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
CI 42170 is classified GHS Danger (H350, H361) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Colorant (green triphenylmethane dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[[4-[4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl]phenyl]diazenyl]-6-phenyldiazenylnaphthalene-2,7-disulfonate
InChIKey
DDLNJHAAABRHFY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-listed for cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 42170.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 42170.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Known Synonyms
2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[2-[4'-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl][1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]diazenyl]-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1:2)
2,6-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4'-((4-hydroxyphenyl)azo)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)-, disodium salt
2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4'-((4-hydroxyphenyl)azo)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)-, disodium salt List Acronyms
Disodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4'-((4-hydroxyphenyl)azo)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Airedale Green BWD
Aizen Direct Dark Green BH
Amanil Green LT
Atlantic Dark Green
Atlantic Green WT
Atul Direct Dark Green P
Azine Dark Green BH/C
Azocard Dark Green B
Bencidal Dark Green B
Benzanil Dark Green BW
Benzo Dark Green B
Benzo Dark Green BA-CF
Brasilamina Green B
Calcomine Dark Green BG
Chlorazol Dark Green PL
Chrome Leather Dark Green N
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 42170 allowed in the EU?
CI 42170 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 42170 do in cosmetics?
CI 42170 functions as: Colorant (green triphenylmethane dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3626-28-6.
Is CI 42170 used outside cosmetics?
CI 42170 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does CI 42170 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
CI 42170 is classified GHS Danger (H350, H361) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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