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CAS 2611-82-7 EC 220-036-2
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate (CI 16255)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate (CI 16255)
Purpose
Function
Colorant (red)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Banned
EU Max Concentration0.5%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL70 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
coloranteu_children_restricted
Verdict
Azo dye (E124) approved as food colorant in EU but with lowered ADI from 4 to 0.7 mg/kg bw/day; not permitted in US cosmetics
US Note
Not FDA-approved; Ponceau 4R is not permitted in the US
Assessment
Ratings
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