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Substance Regulatory Obligations
Caramel (color)
The substance obtained by controlled heat treatment of food-grade carbohydrates. Food-grade acids, alkalies, and salts may be used to assist carmelization. Food-grade antifoaming agents may be used in an amount not greater than that required to produce the intended effect. Consists essentially of colloidal aggregates that are dispersible in water but only partly dispersible in alcohol-water solutions. Depending upon the particular carmelizing agent used, may have a positive or negative colloidal charge in solution.
EC number: 232-435-9
CAS number: 8028-89-5
Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.
Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex IV - Allowed Colorants
This list contains coloring agents allowed for use in cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. The list indicates the approved fields for application, including whether or not the colorant is permitted for use in products applied near the eye or on mucous membranes, or in products intended to come in contact with the skin.
| Ref No. | Substance Identification | Conditions | Notes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | EC Number | CAS | Colour index (CI) Number | Colour | Physical form | Product type, body parts | Restriction(s) | Maximum Threshold | Expressed As | Function(s) | |||
|
146 |
Caramel |
232-435-9 |
8028-89-5 |
Brown |
All cosmetic products |
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 150a-d) |
Colorant |
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