Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 61565

CAS Number
128-80-3
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permanently listed as D&C Green No. 6; permitted for externally applied drugs and cosmetics; also permitted in contact lenses (max 0.03%) and surgical sutures; batch certification required

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU-restricted green anthraquinone dye (Solvent Green 3); FDA-listed as D&C Green No. 6 for external use; prohibited in hair dye products; oil-soluble character and anthraquinone class warrant caution; acceptable in rinse-off and leave-on externally applied products at standard cosmetic levels

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

not-for-hair-dye fda-certified anthraquinone oil-soluble possible-sensitizer eu_banned_cosmetics ifra_fragrance eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 61565 safe in cosmetics?

EU-restricted green anthraquinone dye (Solvent Green 3); FDA-listed as D&C Green No. 6 for external use; prohibited in hair dye products; oil-soluble character and anthraquinone class warrant caution; acceptable in rinse-off and leave-on externally applied products at standard cosmetic levels The EU classifies CI 61565 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 61565 allowed in the EU?

CI 61565 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 61565 do in cosmetics?

CI 61565 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 128-80-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 61565?

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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