Characteristics
- INCI
- Ci 73360
- Ru.
- Red 30
- CAS
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2379-74-0
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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219-163-6
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- 6-Chloro-2-(6-Chloro-4-Methyl-3-Oxobenzo[B]Thien-2(3H)-Ylidene)-4-Methylbenzo[B]Thiophene-3(2H)-One
- Functions
- cosmetic colorant
- Irritancy
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0 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
More detail → - Comedogen.
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3 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
More detail → - EU Restr.
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IV/100
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
More detail →
Для кого подходит
Description
CI 73360 is a cosmetic colorant, better known as a synthetic dye used to give products a vivid red to pink-red shade. It does not function as an active skincare treatment; instead, its main job is to provide color and help formulas look appealing and consistent. You’ll most often see it in makeup, lip products, hair color, bath products, and some personal care items where a bright, stable hue is desired.
For skin and hair, the benefit is mostly aesthetic: CI 73360 helps create the finished look of a product, whether that’s a bold lipstick, a tinted formula, or a colorful shampoo or conditioner. People who enjoy richly pigmented cosmetics or want a product with a specific shade may benefit from it. Because it is a dye rather than a nourishing ingredient, it doesn’t moisturize, repair, or treat skin or hair on its own.
Caveat: as with many color additives, some people with very sensitive skin may prefer to patch test new products, especially if they know they react to fragranced or heavily pigmented formulas. In well-formulated cosmetics, CI 73360 is used in small amounts for color, but the overall formula matters more than the pigment itself when judging how a product will feel on your skin or hair.
Found in products (794 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции MAC (34 продуктов)
