CI 61565 or solvent green 3 is an anthraquinone derivative. It is a dye that adds a greenish color to cosmetics and personal care products. It is available as a powder with high concentration.
What is CI 61565 used for?
CI 61565 is a cosmetic colorant that is used to impart a greenish color. It has good heat stability and lightfastness. It is a primary color dye used in externally applied cosmetics.
Origin
CI 61565 is obtained with 1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone, and p-toluidine as raw materials. First, 1, 4-dihydroxyanthraquinone is reduced to its leuco body, and then condensed with p-toluidine, and then oxidized to obtain the product. After filtering and drying, the finished product is obtained.
What does CI 61565 do in a formulation?
COSMETIC COLORANT
Safety Profile
CI 61565 is considered safe for use in cosmetics but is moderately irritating to the skin and the eyes. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) considers color additives safe when used within regulated limits. EWG classifies CI 61565 as a moderate hazard ingredient due to potential sensitivity concerns.
CI 61565 technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 536.24°C |
| Melting Point | 218°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohols and hydrocarbons |