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Ci 19140

A bright yellow color.

What it does

Adds yellow color to the product.

Good to know

Also known as tartrazine. In the US it's called FD&C Yellow No. 5. The EU allows it as a colorant with set purity rules.

Often found in: Shower gels, Shampoos, Anti-dandruff shampoos

Around the world

• United States: Allowed as FD&C Yellow No. 5, including near the eyes. Every batch must be certified by the FDA. Source
• EU and UK: Allowed as a colorant with purity rules. Up to 0.5% in non-oxidative hair dyes. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• Tartrazine risk assessment: toxicology and intolerance reactions (Regul Toxicol Pharmacol, 2007) (Independent)
• EFSA: Re-evaluation of tartrazine (E 102) (2009) (Independent)