Find products and ingredients Learn how Skin Deep® works Meet our experts Discover EWG VERIFIED®

Data: Fair

Ci 42090 (Fd&C Blue No. 1 Or D&C Blue No. 4)

  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for damaged skin due to increased risk of absorption.
  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for use around mouth due to increased risk of ingestion and absorption.
  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for use on lips due to increased risk of ingestion and absorption.
  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for use around the eyes due to increased risk of absorption.
  • Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met the program’s impurity and use restrictions based on EWG's review of the company's data.

IMAGE SOURCE: PubChem

SEARCH PRODUCTS

Other Concerns

Use restrictions (high), Neurotoxicity (low), Endocrine disruption (low), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate), and Contamination concerns (high)

SYNONYMS

● -1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFO-, INNER SALT, DIAMMONIUM SALT
● 1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, 2-[(2-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENYL)AZO]-, MONOSODIUM SALT
● 2-[(2-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENYL)AZO]- MONOSODIUM SALT 1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID
● 2-[(2-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENYL)AZO]-1-NAPHTHALENESULFONATE CALCIUM
● AKA205
● AO1
● BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-ETHYL-N-[4-[[4-[ETHYL[(3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE]-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE]-3-SULFO-, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, NETHYLN[4[[4[ETHYL[(3SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](2SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE]2,5CYCLOHEXADIEN1YLIDENE]3SULFO, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● BLUE 1
● BLUE 4
● C.I. ACID BLUE 9, DISODIUM SALT
● CA LITHOL RED
● CALCIUM, 2-[(2-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENYL)AZO]-1-NAPHTHALENESULFONATE
● CI 42090
● CI 42090 (FD&C BLUE NO. 1 OR D&C BLUE NO. 4)
● D&C BLUE 4
● D&C BLUE NO. 4
● DIAMMONIUM SALT -1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFO-, INNER SALT
● DIHYDROGEN (ETHYL)[4-[4-[ETHYL(3-SULPHONATOBENZYL)]AMINO]-2'-SULPHONATOBENZHYDRYLIDENE]CYCLOHEXA-2,5-DIEN-1-YLIDENE](3-SULPHONATOBENZYL)AMMONIUM, DISODIUM SALT
● FD&C BLUE 1
● FD&C BLUE NO. 1
● FOOD BLUE 2
● INNER SALT DIAMMONIUM SALT -1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFO-
● JAPAN BLUE 1
● LITHOL RED, CA
● MONOSODIUM SALT 1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, 2-[(2-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENYL)AZO]-
● N-ETHYL-N-(4-((4- ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO)PHENYL)(2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN
● N-ETHYL-N-[4-[[4-[ETHYL[(3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](2-SULFOPHENYL)METHY LENE]-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-
● N-ETHYL-N-[4-[[4-[ETHYL[(3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLE NE]-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-
● N-ETHYL-N-[4[[4-[ETHYL[(3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE]-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE]-3-SULFOBENZENENETHANAMINOM HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● SODIUM 2-[(2-HYDROXYNAPHTHYL)AZO]NAPHTHALENESULPHONATE

Restricted - Unaccpetable

The score of this ingredient can vary from Restricted to Unacceptable based on the method of product consumption. For instance, when used in aerosol-based products, this ingredient may pose a risk to respiratory health, leading to a higher score

Click here for more information about ingredient scores


FD&C Blue 1 is a synthetic dye produced from petroleum; this dye is FDA-approved for use in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

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

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

Expand content Collapse content
body wash/cleanser311 products
shampoo208 products
liquid hand soap193 products
bath oil/salts/soak174 products
lipstick161 products
toothpaste135 products
conditioner132 products
eye shadow104 products
nail polish103 products
mouthwash96 products
eye liner89 products
exfoliant/scrub88 products
sunless tanning73 products
mask69 products
fragrance for women61 products
facial cleanser50 products
hand sanitizer43 products
lip liner41 products
brow liner41 products
bar soap40 products
styling gel/lotion36 products
facial moisturizer/treatment36 products
lip gloss36 products
blush36 products
moisturizer34 products
lip balm32 products
hair treatment/serum32 products
hair styling aide32 products
antiperspirant/deodorant29 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)27 products
fragrance for men25 products
bubble bath24 products
body spray23 products
after sun product22 products
toners/astringents21 products
shaving cream19 products
shaving cream (men's)18 products
around-eye cream16 products
hair color and bleaching16 products
serums & essences14 products
setting powder/spray14 products
polish remover12 products
body oil10 products
recreational sunscreen9 products
tooth whitening8 products
makeup primer8 products
hair spray8 products
8 products
hand cream7 products
bronzer/highlighter7 products
mascara7 products
after shave6 products
body firming lotion5 products
makeup remover5 products
lip balm with SPF5 products
muscle/joint soreness4 products
styling mousse/foam4 products
foundation3 products
glitter3 products
concealer3 products
other eye makeup3 products
baby bubble bath3 products
baby oil3 products
beard care3 products
nail glue3 products
nail treatment2 products
foot moisturizer2 products
daily use with SPF2 products
baby toothpaste2 products
lip plumper2 products
anti-aging1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
depilatory1 products
vapor rubs1 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
detangler1 products
facial powder1 products
hair removal waxes1 products
eyelash glue1 products
tanning oil1 products
baby shampoo1 products
beard cleanser1 products

Contamination concerns

Expand content Collapse content

Use restrictions

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use onlyFDA Color Additive Status
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - anyCosIng

Persistence and bioaccumulation

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humansEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Cancer

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of carcinogenicityOpen scientific literature
One or more in vitro tests on cells show inconclusive, but potentially positive mutation resultsOpen scientific literature
Limited or incomplete evidence of cancer according to safety/hazard data – government assessment cannot classify as human carcinogen due to data gapsInt'l Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Carcinogens
Not likely to be mutagenic in humansOpen scientific literature
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humansOpen scientific literature

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)EPA Toxic Release Inventory PBTs
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of any irritationOpen scientific literature

Multiple, additive exposure sources

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information availableOpen scientific literature
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

Neurotoxicity

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate dosesOpen scientific literature
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicityOpen scientific literature

Endocrine disruption

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Associated with endocrine disruptionOpen scientific literature

Data gaps

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
477 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
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 AdministrationCTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use onlyFDA Color Additive Status

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

Expand content Collapse content
CONCERN REFERENCE
Not likely to be a reproductive or developmental toxinOpen scientific literature
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
  • European Commission. 2013. Cosing, the European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. Accessed on March 1, 2013 at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/ .
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
  • IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer). 2008. Overall Evaluations of Carcinogenicity to Humans, as evaluated in IARC Monographs Volumes 1-99 (a total of 935 agents, mixtures and exposures).
  • EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 1999. Toxics Release Inventory Program. PBT Chemical Rule.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.

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.

Score legend

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

Can’t find your product?

Enter the ingredients in EWG’s Build Your Own Report tool to get an approximate score for that product.

BUILD YOUR OWN REPORT
Skindeep Healthy Living App

EWG research
on the go

Find personal care, cleaning, and food products on the EWG Healthy Living app.

DOWNLOAD THE APP