Acid Yellow 23
Colorant (monoazo dye; Tartrazine)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Colorant (monoazo dye; Tartrazine)
Purpose
Function
Colorant (monoazo dye; Tartrazine)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL984 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
coloranteu_children_restrictedepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict
Mandatory declaration on US food labels; cross-reactivity with aspirin; azo dye but no evidence of hazardous aromatic amine release under normal conditions
US Note
FD&C Yellow No. 5 — permanently listed, certification required; food, drugs, and cosmetics generally
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.