Ingredient Dictionary

CI 42053

CI 42053 is classed chemically as a triphenylmethane colour.

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 0 list it before the 1% line and 9 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

9 of 9 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Fast green FCF is an organic sodium salt having 2-{(4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino}phenyl)[4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]iminio}cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl}-5-hydroxybenzene-1-sulfonate as the counterion. Used as a substitute for Light green SF yellowish in Masson's trichrome as it is less likely to fade, and is more brilliant in colour. Also used as a food colouring agent. It has a role as a fluorochrome, a histological dye and a food colouring. It contains a Fast green FCF(2-).

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 9J3VQ0Y6BV · registered name FAST GREEN · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

CI 42053 is classed chemically as a triphenylmethane colour. It conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Adds colourCOLORANTDyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

Banned: Argentina · ASEAN · Brazil · European Union · United Kingdom
Restricted or banned: Argentina · ASEAN · Brazil · China · European Union · Japan · South Korea · Taiwan
Allowed colourant: ASEAN · European Union · Japan · Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS) · Japan Standards for Cosmetics · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · US FDA color additives · US FDA prohibited and restricted ingredients

United States

Eye Area : No
Generally (Includes Lipsticks) : Yes
External Use : Yes

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV (allowed colourants), entry 61

Source: EU allowed colourants (Annex IV)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II (prohibited substances), entry 1357

Source: EU prohibited substances (Annex II)

Restriction II/1357 (When used as a substance in hair dye products)

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Restriction IV/61 (CI 42053) II/1357 (Fast Green FCF: when used as a substance in hair dye products)

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

CI 42053INCI녹색3호Korean label name (MFDS standard)Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl](4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium saltSynonymBenzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino) phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium saltSynonymBENZENE-METHANAMINIUM, N-ETHYL-N-(4-((4-(ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO) PHENYL)(4-HYDROXY-2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFO-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALTSynonymBENZENE-METHANAMINIUM, N-ETHYL-N-(4-((4-(ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO)PHENYL)(4-HYDROXY-2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFO-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALTSynonymFAST GREEN FCFSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 2353-45-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 219-091-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID3020673
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID90673

IUPAC: Disodium 2-{(Z)-(4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino}phenyl)[(4Z)-4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]iminio}cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl}-5-hydroxybenzene-1-sulfonate
Molecular formula: C37H34N2Na2O10S3
Molecular weight: 808.84 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Other Solid · Dark green solid with a metallic luster, [Merck Index] Dark red hygroscopic solid, [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Melting point: 290 °C (decomposes)
Solubility: Solubility at 25 °C: in ethanol, 0.01 g/100 mL, in glycerol, 20.0 g/100 mL, in propylene glycol, 20.0 g/100 mL · In ethanol, 5 mg/mL, in ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, 60 mg/mL
pH: 4
Melting/freezing point: 265~275 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: &amp, gt, 260 ℃
Flash point: 178 ℃
Flammability (solid, gas): not flammable
Vapour pressure: 0 ㎜Hg (25℃)
Water solubility: 69.3 g/ℓ (24℃, pH: 4.4)
Vapour density: 0.513 g/㎤
Relative density: 0.513 (at 27℃)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): -5.42 (log Pow)
Decomposition temperature: 290 ℃
Molecular weight: 808.85

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 13 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Dye12
Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard