CI 61570
Synthetic green anthraquinone dye. It colors the product and gives no skin effect. Allowed in cosmetics in the EU, with regulatory limits on where it may be used. Pregnancy-safe, with rare contact allergy possible.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry
- Use with caution
- Sensitive
About this ingredient
CI 61570 is a synthetic anthraquinone dye, also known as Acid Green 25 and D&C Green No. 5. The five-digit CI index is a number from the international Colour Index catalogue. INCI: CI 61570. In a formula it has one job – to color the product green. The dye does not act on skin; it is added to the formula for appearance. Concentrations are very low. In the EU, cosmetic colorants are regulated by Annex IV of Regulation 1223/2009, which lists allowed product categories and limits for each colorant; CI 61570 is on that list. Pregnancy safety. The dye is used in trace amounts, systemic absorption is negligible, and there are no teratogenicity data of concern. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Tolerance. Irritation potential is low. As with a number of synthetic dyes, contact allergy is occasionally reported, so people prone to dye reactions should keep this in mind. For rinse-off products the risk is minimal. The dye has no active or skincare effects. It is a decorative ingredient of the formula.
Frequently asked questions
Is CI 61570 safe during pregnancy?
CI 61570 is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is CI 61570 for?
CI 61570 suits: normal, oily, combination, dry. Use with caution in: sensitive.
What is CI 61570 and what does it do in cosmetics?
Synthetic green anthraquinone dye.
What's the INCI name for CI 61570?
The INCI name is CI 61570. It may also appear as: Acid Green 25, Green 5, D&C Green No. 5.
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