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CI 26100 (Soudan III).

Fact Sheet: CI 26100 (Sudan III)

INCI name:   CI 26100 (Sudan III).

Function:   Cosmetic dye.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Purity criteria: aniline ≤ 0.2%; 2-naphthol ≤ 0.2%; 4-aminoazobenzene ≤ 0.1%; 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphthol ≤ 3%; 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2-napthalenol ≤ 2%.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Hair oils, nail polish removers, moisturizing oils for the body and face, nail polish, sun sprays.

Health risks:   Suspected carcinogen (release of 4-aminoazobenzene classified in group 2B by IARC and considered by ECHA as a proven carcinogen).

Environmental risks:   Proven aquatic ecotoxicity, bioaccumulative substance, persistent substance.

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Additional information:   Red color. Should not be used in products intended for mucous membranes (lipstick for example). Comedogenicity index : 3.

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