Orange 5 (Ci 45370)
Orange 5 (Ci 45370)
ORA
7/10
Concern level
High concern
Synthetic brominated fluorescein colorant used to provide orange to red-orange coloration in cosmetics. It is a certified color additive in the U.S. and is primarily used in externally applied cosmetics and certain lip products under specific restrictions.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
490.11 g/molTypical Concentration
0.00% - 5.00%CAS Number: 596-03-2
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No specific hazardous ingredient interactions are known for normal cosmetic use., May be less suitable in formulations where shade stability is challenged by extreme pH, high solvent load, or strong oxidizing conditions., Observe category-specific restrictions; do not extrapolate lip-use limits to all cosmetic types.
Risks & Warnings
Can cause mild irritation in sensitive skin or eyes. Must be used within regulatory limits and only in permitted product categories. As with other certified color additives, quality depends on batch certification and impurity control.
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