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Cosmetics Ingredients

CI 14700

CAS Number 4548-53-2
Chem/IUPAC Name: Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
EINECS/ELINCS No: 224-909-9
COSING REF No: 32711
CI 14700
CI 14700 is a red azo dye which is used as a cosmetic colorant that is approved for use in cosmetics in the United States and Europe. It is a highly concentrated color powder and is subject to use restrictions.

What is CI 14700 used for?

CI 14700 is a cosmetic colorant that is used in many personal care products like body soaps, cleansers, serums, nail polish, hair styling products, etc. It is also used in household cleaning products like dish wash detergents. CI 14700 is not recommended to be used in make up. It can be used in easy to wash off products like face wash so that the color does not stick to the skin. The FDA allows the use of this color in skin products at not more than 6% concentration.

Origin

CI 14700 is an organic dye which is synthetically produced from petroleum oil.

What does CI 14700 do in a formulation?

  • Cosmetic colorant

Safety profile

It is only safe for use in external applications like cosmetics and is associated with potential carcinogenic effects when ingested.

CI 14700 Alternatives

Technical profile

Property Values
Solubility Soluble in water
18
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