Yellow 11

INCI: CI 47000 (ALSO: D\&C YELLOW NO. 11, SOLVENT YELLOW 33, QUINOLINE YELLOW)

CAS Number
8003-22-3
Function
Colorant; fragrance functional
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Permanently listed, certification required (21 CFR Part 74); restricted to externally applied drugs and externally applied cosmetics only โ€” no mucous membrane contact

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Not permitted near mucous membranes or in lip products (US FDA); external use only; requires FDA batch certification in the US; 8-year shelf life

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component colorant eu_banned_cosmetics ifra_fragrance eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellow 11 safe in cosmetics?

Not permitted near mucous membranes or in lip products (US FDA); external use only; requires FDA batch certification in the US; 8-year shelf life The EU classifies Yellow 11 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Yellow 11 allowed in the EU?

Yellow 11 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Yellow 11 do in cosmetics?

Yellow 11 functions as: Colorant; fragrance functional. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8003-22-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Yellow 11?

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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