CI 73385 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

CI 73385

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.

This ingredient is used as a colorant to give cosmetic products like lipsticks, blushes, and nail polishes their red, pink, or purple hues.

Graded using: COSING.

• EU COSING — Permitted

Last verified: June 9, 2026