Allowed in EU · Annex IV

Ci 15850

A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate

What does it do?

Ci 15850 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Colorant

    imparts colour to a cosmetic product

  • Hair dyeing

    colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment

EU regulatory status

Ci 15850 is listed in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ci 15850?

Ci 15850 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate

Is Ci 15850 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ci 15850 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ci 15850 do in cosmetic products?

Ci 15850 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of Ci 15850?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ci 15850 is 5858-81-1.

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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: 14/08/2020