Acid Orange 6
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium 4-(2,4-dihydroxyphenylazo)benzenesulphonate (CI 14270)
What does it do?
Acid Orange 6 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Acid Orange 6 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1330), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (Acid Orange 6; CI 14270: when used as substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Orange 6?
Acid Orange 6 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 4-(2,4-dihydroxyphenylazo)benzenesulphonate (CI 14270)
Is Acid Orange 6 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Acid Orange 6 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Orange 6 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Orange 6 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Orange 6?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Orange 6 is 547-57-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 13/08/2020