Ingredients

CI 15985

CAS number: 2783-94-0 - Yellow dye
"Low penalty" in all categories.
  • Origin(s): Synthetic
  • Other languages: Colorant galben, Colorant jaune, Colorante amarillo, Colorante giallo, Corante amarelo, Gelber Farbstoff, Gele kleurstof, Sarı boya, Sárga festék, Żółty barwnik, Žlté farbivo, Žluté barvivo, Žuta boja, Жута боја, Жълто багрило, צבע צהוב, صبغة صفراء, 黄色染料, 노란색 염료
  • INCI name: CI 15985
  • EINECS/ELINCS number: 220-491-7
  • Food additive: E110
  • Classification: Regulated, Synthetic dye
Namely CI 15985 also known as Yellow 6 / Yellow 6 Lake is an artificial yellow dye that is widely used in food under the name E110. It is found in drinks, sweets or ice creams. In cosmetics, it is used in many situations (makeup, shower gel ...).

The ingredient is authorized in Europe (subject to purity criteria, see below).
Note, however, that in the United States, the FDA requires certifications prior to any use of this colorant in products used around the eyes.
Restriction in Europe: IV/31
To be used in food or cosmetics, it must comply with the purity criteria defined in Commission Directive 95/45 / EC (E 110)
Its functions (INCI)
  • Cosmetic colorant : Color cosmetics and / or give a color to the skin
This ingredient is present in 3.53% of cosmetics.
Lacquer and lip ink (64.11%)
Lip polish (50%)
Lipstick (43.01%)
Semi permanent polish (27.89%)
Lip pencil (26.29%)

Products that contains it

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