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Medium Concern

Yellow 6 (Ci 15985)

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

Shoppers should know it's a synthetic colorant widely used for aesthetic purposes, generally considered safe in cosmetics at regulated concentrations, but some sensitive individuals may experience contact allergies.

Function & Common Use

Function

Cosmetic colorant

Category

Cosmetic colorant

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellow 6 (Ci 15985) safe to use in skincare?

Yellow 6 (Ci 15985) has a Medium concern rating. Shoppers should know it's a synthetic colorant widely used for aesthetic purposes, generally considered safe in cosmetics at regulated concentrations, but some sensitive individuals may experience contact allergies.

Is Yellow 6 (Ci 15985) allowed in India?

Yellow 6 (Ci 15985) is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Yellow 6 (Ci 15985) used for in cosmetics?

Yellow 6 (Ci 15985) functions as: Cosmetic colorant. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Medium Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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