Cosmetic ingredient

CI 14700

CI 14700 is a monoazo colour, a class of colouring substances built around an azo bond. In cosmetic nomenclature, it is also known as Scarlet Red 125.

2D molecular structure

CAS number

4548-53-2

EC number

224-909-9

Molecular formula

C18H14N2Na2O7S2

Molecular weight

480.4

Chemical name

Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate

InChIKey

ONTQJDKFANPPKK-UHFFFAOYSA-L

CI 14700: what it is

CI 14700 is a monoazo colour, a class of colouring substances built around an azo bond. In cosmetic nomenclature, it is also known as Scarlet Red 125.

CI 14700: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, CI 14700 functions as a colorant: it is used to provide the product with its intended red shade. This describes its role in the composition and does not imply an effect beyond coloration.

CI 14700: conditions and care

The use of CI 14700 is linked to entries IV/18 and II/1341. Entry II/1341 applies when the substance is used in hair dye products, where it is also identified as Ponceau SX.

Use limits