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1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts

CAS 38615-46-2 ; 8004-92-0; 95193-83-2
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Quinoline Yellow (CI 47005) — a sulfonated quinoline-indandione yellow colorant for rinse-off cosmetics. EU restricts use; the dye class is associated with hypersensitivity in susceptible users.

Skin benefits

  • Bright yellow colorant
  • Stable in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • EU restricts use, banned in some regions
  • Hypersensitivity reactions in susceptible users
  • Behavioural concern flag in food (EFSA) — different matrix but informs pattern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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