CI 12490 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

CI 12490

Safety grade: A

This colorant is approved for use in EU cosmetics under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, subject to standard purity criteria.

CI 12490 is used as a colorant to add red and pink shades to cosmetic products like lipsticks, nail polishes, and other makeup.

Graded using: COSING.

• EU COSING — Permitted

Last verified: June 9, 2026