Is CI 18965 safe in cosmetics?
CI 18965 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 18965
Also known as: Xylene Fast Yellow 2G, Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dichloro-4-[4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-, sodium salt (1:2), Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dichloro-4-(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-, disodium salt, Disodium 2,5-dichloro-4-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-4-(sulphophenylazo)pyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulphonate, C.I.18965 (+15 more)
CI 18965 (CAS 6359-98-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;2,5-dichloro-4-[3-methyl-5-oxo-4-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-4H-pyrazol-1-yl]benzenesulfonate
InChIKey
FTZLWXQKVFFWLY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not listed as an approved FDA color additive for cosmetics in the US; absent from FDA 21 CFR certified color additive roster
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 18965.
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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: Yellow
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 (IV - Colorants)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 18965.
Regulatory Flags
azo-dye
eu-permitted
not-fda-approved
synthetic-colorant
low-prevalence
epa_safer_alternative
jecfa_concern
Known Synonyms
Xylene Fast Yellow 2G
Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dichloro-4-[4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-, sodium salt (1:2)
Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dichloro-4-(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-, disodium salt
Disodium 2,5-dichloro-4-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-4-(sulphophenylazo)pyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulphonate
C.I.18965
Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dichloro-4-[4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-, disodium salt
C.I. Acid Yellow 17
C.I. Food Yellow 5
1437 Yellow
Acid Leather Yellow 2GL
Acid Light Yellow 2G
Acid Yellow 17
Acidine Fast Yellow 2GD
Amacid Fast Light Yellow G
Amacid Light Yellow 2G
Apocid Light Yellow 2GX
Belacid Fast Light Yellow 2G
Bucacid Light Yellow 2G
Calcocid Fast Yellow 2G
Cetil Light Yellow 2G
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
SCIL (9/2019)
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 18965 allowed in the EU?
CI 18965 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 18965 do in cosmetics?
CI 18965 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6359-98-4.
Is CI 18965 used outside cosmetics?
CI 18965 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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