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    Red 40 (CI 16035)

    Found in 69 products at MEGATAN.

    What it does

    • Cosmetic colorant

    Function as classified in the European Commission's cosmetic ingredient inventory.

    Identity

    INCI nameRed 40 (CI 16035)
    Chemical nameDisodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
    CAS number25956-17-6
    EC number247-368-0

    MEGATAN products containing Red 40 (CI 16035)

    Showing 36 of 69.

    Often formulated alongside

    Identity and function from the European Commission CosIng inventory (snapshot dated 15 February 2016). Product ingredient lists are taken from the manufacturer declarations MEGATAN holds for each product.

    This page describes what an ingredient is and what it does in a formula. It is not safety or medical advice. If you have a known allergy or sensitivity, read the full ingredient list on the product page and patch test before use.

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