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INCI name

CI 14700

CI 14700 (red colorant)

Colorantreviewed

A red colorant (Ponceau SX).

What it is

CI 14700 is a synthetic red azo dye, also known as FD&C Red No. 4 or Ponceau SX. It is listed in Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation, with conditions on where it may be used.

Where it is used

Shampoos, shower gels, soaps and coloured cleansers.

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 conditions.

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 18Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 1341Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700) when used as a substance in hair dye products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344

Products with this ingredient (217)

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