Pigment Orange 5
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
What does it do?
Pigment Orange 5 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Pigment Orange 5 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 397), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pigment Orange 5?
Pigment Orange 5 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
Is Pigment Orange 5 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Pigment Orange 5 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pigment Orange 5 do in cosmetic products?
Pigment Orange 5 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant.
What is the CAS number of Pigment Orange 5?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Orange 5 is 3468-63-1.
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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: 15/10/2010