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CI 42090; Acid Blue 9 Dye (C.I. 42090)
(in 17,480 products)

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Functions:
1. Colorant - Pigments or dyes that are added in order to change or enhance the color.
2. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
Brilliant Blue FCF (Blue 1) is an organic compound classified as a triarylmethane dye, reflecting its chemical structure. Known under various commercial names, it is a colorant for foods and other substances. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a reddish-blue powder. It is soluble in water.
As a blue color, Brilliant Blue FCF is often found in ice cream, canned processed peas, packet soups, bottled food colorings, icings, ice pops, blue raspberry flavored products, dairy products, sweets and drinks, especially the liqueur Blue Curaçao. It is also used in soaps, shampoos, mouthwash[and other hygiene and cosmetics applications.
Acid Blue 9 is a synthetic dye that is commonly used in the textile industry to color fabrics and in the food industry to color certain types of foods. It is a blue powder that can range in shade from light blue to dark blue.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Acid Blue 9 is used to add color to products such as soaps, shampoos, and lotions. However, its use in cosmetics and personal care products is strictly regulated, and it is not allowed to be used in products that are intended to be applied to the skin or mucous membranes, such as eye makeup or lipstick.
Recent studies have suggested that Acid Blue 9 may have some potential health risks. In animal studies, it has been shown to cause tumors and other adverse effects with chronic exposure. As a result, its use in food and textiles is also regulated.
EU CosIng Annex III Restriction Information:
Regulation:
(EC) No 344/2013
Annex/Ref#:
III/190
Product Type, body parts:
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation:
0.5%
SCCS opinions:
0787/04 - Opinion on Acid Blue 9
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. EU CosIng Annex III, SUBSTANCES WITH RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2018]
- Ref: III/190
2. EU CosIng Annex IV, COLORANTS ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]
- Ref: IV/63
3. US FDA Color Additives Status List [2015]
- §74.101
- §74.1101
- §74.2101
- §82.101
4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex IV - Part 1, Allowed Colorants
- CI 42090

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