CI 12480 is a chemical compound, a brown synthetic dye also known as Pigment Brown 1

Chemical name: 4-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-N-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy naphthalene-2-carboxamide

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

It is an ingredient that makes the final product more attractive from an aesthetic point of view, but can pose a potential health risk with undesirable side effects especially when used continuously as it can be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes.

Restricted cosmetic ingredient as IV/13 a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported: 4-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-N-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide.

Safety

It is an ingredient that has some important health-related contraindications: it should only be used in cosmetic products that have contact with the skin for a short time.

Molecular Formula    C₂₅H₁₉Cl₂N₃O₄

Molecular Weight   

CAS  6410-40-8

 EC number   229-106-7

UNII 5KL7U580I6

DTXSID0064337

Synonyms:

Pigment Brown 1

FENALAC BROWN BA PASTE

IRGALITE BROWN FGX

MONOLITE FAST BROWN 3GV

MONOLITE FAST BROWN 3GVSA

NOVOFIL BROWN GR

PERMAGEN BROWN BA PASTE 75-4017

PERMANENT BROWN FG

SILOTON BROWN FG