Solvent Orange 1

INCI: SOLVENT ORANGE 1 (CI 11920)

CAS Number
1229-55-6
Function
Cosmetic colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-approved as a cosmetic color additive

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Azo dye โ€” potential metabolic cleavage to aromatic amines; verify restricted amine impurity profile per EU purity criteria

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solvent Orange 1 safe in cosmetics?

Azo dye โ€” potential metabolic cleavage to aromatic amines; verify restricted amine impurity profile per EU purity criteria The EU classifies Solvent Orange 1 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Solvent Orange 1 allowed in the EU?

Solvent Orange 1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Solvent Orange 1 do in cosmetics?

Solvent Orange 1 functions as: Cosmetic colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1229-55-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Solvent Orange 1?

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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