Colorant
1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related colorants
Same plant / compound family
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