INCI name

CI 61565

CI 61565 (green anthraquinone colorant)

Colorantreviewed

A green anthraquinone colorant regulated in Annex IV.

What it is

CI 61565 is a synthetic colorant from the anthraquinone group (chemically 1,4-bis(p-tolylamino)anthraquinone). CosIng lists it as a colorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (allowed colorants).

Where it is used

Used to colour products such as shampoos, soaps, bath products and hair care 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 conditions. The label does not show the concentration actually 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

EU · Annex IV, entry 911,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 13641,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone (Solvent Green 3; CI 61565) when used as a substance in hair dye products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344

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