Characteristics
- INCI
- Ci 14700
- Ru.
- Red 4
- CAS
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4548-53-2
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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224-909-9
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Disodium 3-[(2,4-Dimethyl-5-Sulphonatophenyl)Azo]-4-Hydroxynaphthalene-1-Sulphonate
- Functions
- cosmetic colorant
- EU Restr.
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IV/18
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Для кого подходит
Description
CI 14700 is a synthetic cosmetic colorant, also known as Red 4, used to give products a bright pink-to-red shade. It doesn’t act like a skincare active or treatment ingredient; its main job is visual. You’ll find it in makeup, lip products, nail items, soaps, and some personal care formulas where a stable, vivid red tone is desired. In hair products, it may be used mainly for appearance rather than any conditioning effect.
For skin and hair, CI 14700 offers no direct nourishing or repairing benefits, but it can make a formula look more appealing and help create a consistent color across batches. That matters for people who enjoy colorful cosmetics or want a product to match a specific shade. Because it is a dye, it may be more relevant to those with very sensitive skin or a history of reacting to colored cosmetics, especially in leave-on products.
Caveat: as with any colorant, the main consideration is personal tolerance and the product type it’s used in. If you know you react to certain dyes, it’s worth checking the full ingredient list and patch testing new products when possible.
Found in products (1 753 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции L'Oreal (54 продуктов)
