Is Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) safe in cosmetics?
Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine)
INCI: CI 75470
Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) (CAS 1390-65-4 (cochineal extract); 1260-17-9 (carminic acid); 1343-78-8 / 1328-60-5 (carmine lake variants)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant, masking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1390-65-4 (cochineal extract); 1260-17-9 (carminic acid); 1343-78-8 / 1328-60-5 (carmine lake variants)
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Function
Colorant, masking agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-approved color additive exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.100 for food; 21 CFR 73.1100 for drugs; 21 CFR 73.2087 for cosmetics). Must be declared as carmine or cochineal extract on labeling per FDA 2009 rule.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Cochineal Extract", "Chemical_Name": "Carminic acid", "CAS_Number": "1390-65-4", "Colorant_Type": "Natural Colorant", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "Red from insects"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine).
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) allowed in the EU?
Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) do in cosmetics?
Cochineal (CI 75470 / Carmine) functions as: Colorant, masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1390-65-4 (cochineal extract); 1260-17-9 (carminic acid); 1343-78-8 / 1328-60-5 (carmine lake variants).
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Chemical family
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