CI 50420

CAS Number
8005-03-6
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not approved by FDA as a certified color additive for cosmetics in the US. EU-permitted with restriction that it not be used near mucous membranes. Prohibited in hair dye products.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU-restricted black dye (sulfonated nigrosine) permitted only in non-mucosal, non-hair-dye cosmetics with concentration limits; not FDA-certified for US cosmetics.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

not-for-mucous-membranes not-for-hair-dye not-fda-approved aniline-derived eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 50420 safe in cosmetics?

EU-restricted black dye (sulfonated nigrosine) permitted only in non-mucosal, non-hair-dye cosmetics with concentration limits; not FDA-certified for US cosmetics. The EU classifies CI 50420 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 50420 allowed in the EU?

CI 50420 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 50420 do in cosmetics?

CI 50420 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8005-03-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 50420?

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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