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