A red azo colorant regulated in Annex IV.
What it is
CI 18050 is the Colour Index number of a red colorant of the monoazo class, disodium 5-acetylamino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate. CosIng lists it as a colorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (colorants); according to that entry it must not be used in products applied on mucous membranes, and purity criteria apply.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, soaps, bath products and other coloured 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
- Maximum concentration
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions and warnings
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 128)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Mydło do stylizacji brwi, brązowe · Eveline Cosmetics
- Fresa y nata · Tulipan Negro
- Gel douche - bain moussant · Pouce
- Gel Douche Gommant Aux Noyaux D´abricot · Cosmia
- Gel Douche Gommant Aux Noyaux D´abricot · Cosmia
- gel lavant mains recharge pêche · Cosmia
- Gel lavant mains · Cosmia
- Sabó de mans glicerina · BON PREU S.A.
- Gel de baño exfoliante · Carrefour
- Gel baño vainilla crf · Carrefour