INCI name

CI 47005

Quinoline Yellow

Colorantreviewed

A yellow colorant (Colour Index 47005).

What it is

CI 47005 (Quinoline Yellow) is a synthetic yellow dye. In the EU it is an allowed colorant listed in Annex IV, with conditions that depend on the product type.

Where it is used

Found in soaps, shampoos, shower gels and some toothpastes.

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.

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 III, entry 3261H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts (CI 47005)
Product type
Non-oxidative hair dye products
Maximum concentration
0,5 %
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2022/2195
EU · Annex IV, entry 821H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts
Conditions and warnings
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 104)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (276)

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