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Data: Fair

Fd&C Green No. 3 (Ci 42053)

  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns.
  • This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for use around the eyes due to increased risk of absorption.

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (high), Endocrine disruption (low), and Contamination concerns (high)

SYNONYMS

● 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
● BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, NETHYLN[4[[4[ETHYL[(3SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](4HYDROXY2SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE]2,5CYCLOHEXADIEN1YLIDENE]3SULFO, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● CI 42053
● DIHYDROGEN (ETHYL)[4-[4-[ETHYL(3-SULPHONATOBENZYL)AMINO](4-HYDROXY-2-SULPHONATOBENZHYDRYLIDENE]CYCLOHEXA-2,5-DIEN-1-YLIDENE](3-SULPHONATOBENZYL)AMMONIUM, DISODIUM SALT
● DISODIUM SALT HEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE]-3-SULFO-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT
● FD&C GREEN 3
● FD&C GREEN NO. 3
● FD&C GREEN NO. 3 (CI 42053)
● FOOD GREEN 3
● GREEN 3
● GREEN NO. 3
● HEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE]-3-SULFO-, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, DISODIUM SALT
● INNER SALT DISODIUM SALT HEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE]-3-SULFO-, HYDROXIDE
● JAPAN GREEN 3
● MIDORI3
● N-ETHYL-N-[4-[[4-[ETHYL[3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL]AMINO]PHENYL](4-HYDROXY-2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE]-2,5-CYCLO

Unacceptable

Unacceptable: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient


Green 3 is classed chemically as a triphenylmethane color.

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

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mouthwash69 products
body wash/cleanser28 products
shampoo14 products
liquid hand soap13 products
bar soap12 products
antiperspirant/deodorant11 products
shaving cream (men's)9 products
moisturizer7 products
conditioner6 products
facial cleanser6 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)5 products
hair styling aide5 products
lipstick5 products
hair color and bleaching4 products
hair spray4 products
hair treatment/serum4 products
bath oil/salts/soak3 products
shaving cream3 products
after shave3 products
styling gel/lotion3 products
fragrance for men2 products
foundation2 products
toothpaste2 products
around-eye cream2 products
after sun product2 products
serums & essences1 products
baby toothpaste1 products
eye liner1 products
1 products
facial moisturizer/treatment1 products
fragrance for women1 products
lip liner1 products
depilatory1 products
toners/astringents1 products
exfoliant/scrub1 products
nail glue1 products
concealer1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products

Contamination concerns

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Chemical
MANGANESE
ANILINE

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 eyesFDA Color Additive Status

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of carcinogenicityOpen scientific literature
Cancer - limited evidenceOpen scientific literature
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show 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 carcinogenic in humansOpen scientific literature

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of any irritationOpen scientific literature

Endocrine disruption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Associated with endocrine disruptionOpen scientific literature

Ecotoxicology

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

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

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 cosmeticsFDA Color Additive Status
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

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
148 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
  • 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).
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • 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.
  • CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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.

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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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Data availability

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