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CI 12010.

Avoid CAS 6535-42-8 / COLORANT

CI 12010 is a synthetic brown cosmetic colorant designed to impart color to a variety of personal care products. It is utilized across skin, nails, and hair applications.

Summary

Cosmetic colorant Fragrance functional

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by physically interacting with light, absorbing or reflecting specific wavelengths to deliver its characteristic brown hue to cosmetic formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Products for mucous membranes (lip/eye area)
  • Hair dye products

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The FDA banned CI 12010 (Red 3) in US cosmetics in 1990 due to links to thyroid tumors in male rats. The EU regulates its use, prohibiting application on or near mucous membranes and in hair dye products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

This ingredient is banned by the FDA for cosmetic use in the US and heavily restricted in the EU due to safety concerns, including links to thyroid tumors.

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