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CI 20040.

Optional CAS 5979-28-2 / COLORANT

CI 20040, also known as Pigment Yellow 16, is a synthetic yellow pigment primarily utilized as a cosmetic colorant across various product categories.

colorant

Science

This ingredient functions by imparting a distinct yellow color to cosmetic formulations, acting purely as an aesthetic enhancer.


Research

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

No specific optimal pH range for CI 20040's stability was found. As a pigment, it is generally considered insoluble in both water and oil.


Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

CI 20040 is a synthetic dye regulated as a cosmetic colorant by the FDA. No specific safety assessment by CIR or SCCS, nor a maximal concentration for general cosmetic use, has been reported.


Your Skin

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

Our Assessment

Optional

CI 20040 serves solely as a cosmetic colorant, providing a yellow hue, with no reported skin benefits, specific safety concerns, or usage limits established by major review bodies.


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