Is Acid Orange 7 safe in cosmetics?
Acid Orange 7 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Acid Orange 7
Also known as: Acid Orange II, EC No.: 211-199-0, Benzenesulfonic acid, p-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylazo)-, sodium salt, D&C Orange 4, Acid Leather Orange Extra (+14 more)
INCI: CI 15510
Acid Orange 7 (CAS 633-96-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cosmetic colorant; hair dye (semi-permanent). Reported NOAEL =2.5 mg/kg in rabbit (SCCNFP_vision_codex); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Cosmetic colorant; hair dye (semi-permanent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium 4-[(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)diazenyl]benzenesulfonate
InChIKey
CQPFMGBJSMSXLP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not FDA-listed for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acid Orange 7.
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Acid Orange 7. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =2.5 mg/kg | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =2.5 mg/kg | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =2.5 mg/kg | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =2.5 mg/kg | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg | oral | rat | dermal absorption | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg | oral | rat | dermal absorption | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg | oral | rat | dermal absorption | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg | oral | rat | dermal absorption | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =0.83 mg/kg bw/d | oral | rat | dermal absorption | SCCS_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =0.83 mg/kg bw/d | oral | rat | dermal absorption | SCCS_vision_codex |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Orange
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
Product type: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products.. Max: As from 3 June 2021: 0,5 %..
JPKR Japan/Korea Cosmetics
Korea (Restricted): max 0.1%
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted · max As from 3 June 2021: 0,5 %.
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Expanded Dermal Absorption Data
Cross-database dermal penetration: EPA Dryad physics-based, Roberts Mendeley permeation, and SCCS-aggregated measured values.
Aggregated DA Values (5 records across 5 sources)
| Type | DA % | Method | Skin Model | SCCS Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| measured | 0.5% | in_vitro | - | SCCS/0057 |
| measured | 0.26% | - | - | SCCS/0057 |
| measured | 0.37% | - | - | SCCS/0057 |
| measured | 0.8% | - | - | SCCS/0158 |
| measured | 0.5% | in_vitro | - | SCCS/0158 |
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "D&C Orange No. 4", "Chemical_Name": "Orange II", "CAS_Number": "633-96-5", "Colorant_Type": "Synthetic Dye", "Approved_Uses": "Lipstick, external cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "3%", "EU_Status": "Not approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved 21 CFR 74.254 (restricted)", "Notes": "US only, restricted"}
colorant_formulator
{"ci_number": "15510", "ci_name": "Pigment Orange 5", "color_category": "orange", "color_hex_code": "#FF6600", "natural_or_synthetic": "synthetic", "organic_or_inorganic": "organic", "lake_or_dye": "pigment", "fda_approved_use": "general", "eu_approved_cosmetic": "yes", "japan_approved": "yes", "china_approved": "yes", "coverage_opacity": "semi_transparent", "tinting_strength": "high", "lightfastn…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acid Orange 7.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Acid Orange 7 by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
53
Lowest NOAEL
0.83
Highest NOAEL
1000
Units vary across source rows: mg/kg bw/day, mg/kg bw/ day, mg/kg bw/d
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
SCCS_vision_codex
SCCNFP_vision_codex
Dermal Absorption
View details ->| Absorption % | Method | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5% | in_vitro | - |
| 0.26% | - | - |
| 0.37% | - | - |
| 0.8% | - | - |
| 0.5% | in_vitro | - |
Known Synonyms
Acid Orange II
EC No.: 211-199-0
Benzenesulfonic acid, p-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylazo)-, sodium salt
D&C Orange 4
Acid Leather Orange Extra
Acid Leather Orange Extra G
Acid Leather Orange Extra PRW
Acid Leather Orange PRW
EINECS 211-199-0
p-((2-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo)benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt
4-((2-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo)benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt
Kayaku Acid Orange II
Leather Orange Extra
Mitsui Acid Orange II
beta-Naphthyl orange
Nitto Acid Orange II
NSC 101008
NSC 9853
Orange Extra N
Chemical Function
Dye
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bath salts
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care
pharmaceutical
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2028473
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Orange 7 allowed in the EU?
Acid Orange 7 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Orange 7 do in cosmetics?
Acid Orange 7 functions as: Cosmetic colorant; hair dye (semi-permanent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 633-96-5.
What is the NOAEL for Acid Orange 7?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Acid Orange 7 is =2.5 mg/kg based on a repeated dose toxicity study via dermal route in rabbit. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: SCCNFP_vision_codex.
Is Acid Orange 7 used outside cosmetics?
Acid Orange 7 also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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