Colorant

Ci 75470/Carmine

INCI: CI 75470
CAS 1390-65-4 (cochineal extract); 1260-17-9 (carminic acid); 1343-78-8 / 1328-60-5 (carmine lake variants)
Ci 75470/Carmine is used as a masking agent to cover or neutralize the odor of other ingredients in the formulation.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Colorant, masking agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Ci 75470/Carmine is used as a masking agent to cover or neutralize the odor of other ingredients in the formulation.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1390-65-4 (cochineal extract); 1260-17-9 (carminic acid); 1343-78-8 / 1328-60-5 (carmine lake variants)
INCI
CI 75470
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026