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CI 18820.

Avoid CAS 6359-82-6 / COLORANT

CI 18820 is a synthetic yellow azo dye primarily utilized for coloring cosmetic products. Its regulatory status varies significantly, posing challenges for broad cosmetic application.

Summary

Colorant

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a synthetic yellow azo dye, CI 18820 imparts a yellow hue to cosmetic formulations, serving solely as a colorant to enhance product aesthetics.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Unknown confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

CI 18820 demonstrates good stability across a wide pH range, maintaining its color in water solutions even with strong acids or bases.

Conflicts

  • Copper ions (causes color to turn red)
  • Iron ions (causes color to turn dark)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

CI 18820 is regulated in the EU for rinse-off cosmetics under Annex IV. However, it is delisted by the FDA and prohibited for all cosmetic use in the United States.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

CI 18820 is not suitable for precision skincare due to its delisting by the FDA in the US and its restriction to rinse-off applications in the EU.

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