FD&C Red No. 3

Synonyms: Red 3, CI 45430, C.I. Food Red 14, Erythrosine, E127

CAS Number: 16423-68-0

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Food

Medication

Dyes

Description:

FD&C Red No. 3 is a synthetic dye (an iodinated xanthene dye). It is used as a colorant in foods, drugs, and cosmetics, although restrictions or bans apply in some countries and contexts.

Health concerns:

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Contaminants:

PAHs

Banned/restricted lists:

European Commission Annex II prohibited substances. European Commission Annex IV colorants allowed in cosmetic products. US FDA. Color Additives
FD&C Red No. 3.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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