Sunset Yellow
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunset Yellow is classed chemically as a monoazo color. It conforms to the formula. (To identify the colorant allowed for use in the European Union (EU), the INCI Name CI 15985 must be used, except for hair dye products).
What does it do?
Sunset Yellow 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
Sunset Yellow 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 Sunset Yellow?
Sunset Yellow is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunset Yellow is classed chemically as a monoazo color. It conforms to the formula. (To identify the colorant allowed for use in the European Union (EU), the INCI Name CI 15985 must be used, except for hair dye products).
Is Sunset Yellow allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunset Yellow is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunset Yellow do in cosmetic products?
Sunset Yellow is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant.
What is the CAS number of Sunset Yellow?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sunset Yellow is 2783-94-0.
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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: 26/08/2024