INCI name

CI 16035

CI 16035 (red colorant)

A red colorant (Allura Red).

What it is

CI 16035 is a synthetic red azo dye, also known as Allura Red AC or FD&C Red No. 40. It is listed in Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (allowed colorants).

Where it is used

Mouthwashes, shampoos, shower gels and coloured cosmetics.

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.
Hair dyeing
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 32Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Conditions and warnings
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex III, entry 191Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Maximum concentration
0.4%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344

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