CI 14720

CAS Number	3567-69-9
Chem/IUPAC Name:	Disodium 4-hydroxy-3-[(4-sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalenesulphonate
EINECS/ELINCS No:	222-657-4
COSING REF No:	32712

CI 14720 or Carmoisine is a coloring agent that is widely used in the cosmetic industry. It imparts a red color to formulations and is also quite long lasting. It can also be maroonish to reddish brown depending on the manufacturing process. CI 14720 can be commonly found in products such as lipsticks, eye shadows, face powders, blusher and also sometimes in shampoos and hair dyes. Carmoisine comes in the form of a powder that is also soluble in water. It is also known by other names such as Acid Red 14 and Azorubin. The chemical formula of CI 14720 is C₂₀H₁₂N₂Na₂O₇S₂.

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What is CI 14720 used for?

The main function of CI 14720 in cosmetics is to provide a red to maroon color to the products. It provides a long lasting pigment on the surface that it is applied to. Further, CI 14720 is also used to make cosmetic and personal care products prettier to look at by improving their visual appeal.

Origin

Traditionally, CI 14720 came from the red cochineal beetles which provide a natural red pigment. However, with the increased awareness of cruelty in modern times, this ingredient is now largely derived from either beet juice or anthocyanins. CI 14720 can also be extracted from some other plants that contain the red pigment.

What does CI 14720 do in a formulation?

Cosmetic colorant

Safety profile

Synthetic CI 14720 is safe to be used in cosmetics when added under the prescribed concentrations. In some cases, it can cause skin allergies and irritation. It is best to perform a patch test before full application of products containing CI 14720. However, natural red pigments derived from beet juices can be used without restrictions as they do not have any side effects.