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
- Maximum concentration
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
Products with this ingredient (17)
- Natural Nail Treatment · ArtDeco
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 158 PEACH SORBET · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 157 LEMON SORBET · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 156 GREEN GRAPE SORBET · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 155 BLUE SORBET · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 154 BERRY SORBET · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 153 MARSHMALLOW SORBET · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 149 SANGRIA FLESH · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 148 METAL FLESH · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 02 FRENCH · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 80 BLACK · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci hybrydowy 01 WHITE · Pierre René

