Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Azo pigment with dinitroaniline moiety; must test for restricted primary aromatic amines with EU limit of 5 ppm; external use only; not for lip products, mucous membranes, or eye area; heavy metal purity limits apply
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Is Pigment Orange 5 safe in cosmetics?
Azo pigment with dinitroaniline moiety; must test for restricted primary aromatic amines with EU limit of 5 ppm; external use only; not for lip products, mucous membranes, or eye area; heavy metal purity limits apply The EU classifies Pigment Orange 5 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Pigment Orange 5 allowed in the EU?
Pigment Orange 5 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pigment Orange 5 do in cosmetics?
Pigment Orange 5 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3468-63-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pigment Orange 5?
adequate 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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