A yellow monoazo colorant regulated in Annex IV.
What it is
CI 13015 is the Colour Index number of a yellow colorant of the monoazo class (disodium 2-amino-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]benzenesulphonate). CosIng lists it as a colorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (colorants).
Where it is used
Used to colour cosmetic products such as shampoos, shower gels, soaps and bath products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. The label does not show the amount of colorant used.
Functions
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex IV, entry 16Disodium 2-amino-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]benzenesulphonate
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223