INCI name

CI 47000

CI 47000 (Quinoline Yellow SS)

A yellow quinoline colorant regulated in Annex IV.

What it is

CI 47000 is the Colour Index number of a yellow colorant of the quinoline class, also known as Quinoline Yellow SS or D&C Yellow No. 11, a reaction product of phthalic anhydride with quinoline and methylquinoline. CosIng lists it as a colorant and hair-dyeing ingredient. 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.

Where it is used

Used to give a yellow colour to cosmetic products, including hair 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.
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 811,3-Isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline
Maximum concentration
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 13581,3-Isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline (Solvent Yellow 33; CI 47000) when used as a substance in hair dye products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344

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