Acid Yellow 73
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
3',6''-Dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]Xanthen]-3-one (CI 45350:1); 2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-(3H)-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
What does it do?
Acid Yellow 73 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
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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 Yellow 73 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1332), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (when used as a substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Yellow 73?
Acid Yellow 73 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3',6''-Dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]Xanthen]-3-one (CI 45350:1); 2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-(3H)-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Is Acid Yellow 73 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Acid Yellow 73 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Yellow 73 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Yellow 73 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Yellow 73?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Yellow 73 is 2321-07-5.
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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: 12/08/2020