Very Disliked

CI 19140

Explained

CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

See all 6,378 products with CI 19140

Users who like it
10%
Users who avoid it
90%

What it does

Cosmetic Colorant Agents that add color to a product

Alternative names

Tartrazine
Yellow 5

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
7.5%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 32737
INCI Name CI 19140
EC #  217-699-5
All Functions Cosmetic Colorant