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Data: Limited

Fd&C Green No. 3 (Ci 42053)

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Other Concerns

Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (high), Endocrine disruption (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), and Contamination concerns (high)

SYNONYMS

● N-ETHYL-N-(4-((4-(ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO)PHENYL)(4-HYD- ROXY-2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-3-SULF- OBENZENEMETHANAMINIUM HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● DISODIUM 2-{(Z)-(4-{ETHYL[(3-SULFONATOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO}PHENYL)[(4Z)-4-{ETHYL[(3-SULFONATOPHENYL)METHYL]IMINIO}CYCLOHEXA-2,5-DIEN-1-YLIDENE]METHYL}-5-HYDROXYBENZENESULFONATE
● DIHYDROGEN (ETHYL)(4-(4-(ETHYL(3-SULPHONATOBENZYL)AMINO)(4-HYDROXY-2-SULPHONATOBENZHYDRYLIDENE)CYCLOHEXA-2,5-DIEN-1-YLIDENE)(3-SULPHONATOBENZYL)AMMONIUM, DISODIUM SALT
● BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-ETHYL-N-(4-((4-(ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO)PHENYL)(4-HYDROXY-2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFO-, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● SODIUM 2-((E)-(4-(ETHYL(3-SULFONATOBENZYL)AMINO)PHENYL)((E)-4-(ETHYL(3-SULFONATOBENZYL)IMINIO)CYCLOHEXA-2,5-DIENYLIDENE)METHYL)-5-HYDROXYBENZENESULFONATE
● CAS-2353-45-9
● BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-ETHYL-N-(4-((4-(ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO)PHENYL)(4-HYD- ROXY-2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-3-SULF- O-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● F0146
● ETHYL (4-(ALPHA-(P-(ETHYL(M-SULFOBENZYL)AMINO)PHENYL)-4-HYDROXY-3-SULFOBENZYLIDENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)(M-SULFOBENZYL)AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE INNER SALT DISODIUM SALT
● AMMONIUM, ETHYL(4-(ALPHA-(P-(ETHYL(M-SULFOBENZYL)AMINO)PHENYL)-4-HYDROXY-3-SULFOBENZYLIDENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)(M-SULFOBENZYL)-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Green 3 is classed chemically as a triphenylmethane color.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW_MODERATE
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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anti-aging1 products
around-eye cream1 products
mouthwash154 products
conditioner19 products
shampoo33 products
styling gel/lotion8 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)22 products
after shave5 products
moisturizer17 products
bar soap50 products
shaving cream (men's)16 products
hair treatment/serum6 products
hair relaxer2 products
body wash/cleanser61 products
antiperspirant/deodorant22 products
fragrance for men9 products
fragrance for women9 products
cuticle treatment1 products
shaving cream9 products
toothpaste4 products
hair color and bleaching4 products
hair-loss treatment2 products
facial cleanser14 products
body spray8 products
liquid hand soap27 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
bath oil/salts/soak17 products
after sun product5 products
body firming lotion2 products
bubble bath2 products
polish remover1 products
mask2 products
eye liner2 products
body art2 products
baby bubble bath1 products
hair styling aid10 products
facial moisturizer/treatment1 products
toners/astringents2 products
nail polish1 products
baby toothpaste1 products
hair spray4 products
serums & essences1 products
Preshave Preparations2 products
lipstick6 products
lip liner1 products
exfoliant/scrub1 products
foundation2 products
depilatory1 products
concealer1 products
hair removal waxes1 products
makeup remover1 products

Contamination concerns

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Chemical
MANGANESE
ANILINE

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humansInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation resultsPeer Reviewed Literature
Cancer - limited evidencePeer Reviewed Literature
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogenEvaluation of certain food additives: eighty-fourth report of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives(2017-01-01)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicityInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

Endocrine disruption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Associated with endocrine disruptionNational Toxicology Program (NTP)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmeticsUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyesUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - hair dyesEU Cosmetics Directive
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives - Batch Certified by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationPersonal Care Products Council

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyesUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of respiratory irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
  • Peer Reviewed Literature
  • Evaluation of certain food additives: eighty-fourth report of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives(2017-01-01)
  • National Toxicology Program (NTP)
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • EU Cosmetics Directive
  • Personal Care Products Council
  • Environment Canada
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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