Ingredient
CI 11680
CI 11680 is flagged for pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum, trying to conceive, PCOS and general use. The concern behind the strongest flag is carcinogen concern and fetal development.
- Pigment Yellow 1
- C.I. Pigment Yellow 1
- Yellow 1 Lake
Verdict by profile
Truva checks every ingredient against six profiles. Jump to any of them for the full assessment.
- Strongest verdict
- Not Recommended
- Its verdict for pregnancy, the profile this one is worst in
- Profiles flagged
- 6 of 6
- Counting avoid, high risk and medium risk
- Irritancy
- 1 of 5
- Higher means more likely to sting or redden
CI 11680 and pregnancy
Not Recommended
- Carcinogen concern
- Fetal development
CI 11680 is a synthetic azo dye used for yellow coloring in cosmetics. However, this ingredient has been identified as having serious safety concerns due to its potential to break down into carcinogenic aromatic amines. The European Union's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has determined that CI 11680 poses genotoxic and carcinogenic risks, leading to its prohibition in cosmetics. During pregnancy, exposure to genotoxic substances is particularly concerning as they can potentially affect fetal DNA and development. While topical absorption may be limited, the principle of avoiding known carcinogens and genotoxins is especially important during pregnancy. ACOG recommends avoiding products with ingredients that have demonstrated carcinogenic or genotoxic potential during pregnancy. This colorant is explicitly banned in EU cosmetics and not approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in the US, indicating broad regulatory consensus on its unsuitability for consumer products.
CI 11680 and breastfeeding
Not Recommended
- Carcinogen concern
- Infant exposure
CI 11680 is a banned colorant in the European Union due to its classification as a potential genotoxin and carcinogen. The dye can break down into aromatic amines, some of which are known to be carcinogenic. During breastfeeding, avoiding exposure to carcinogenic substances is important for maternal health and to prevent any potential transfer to the infant through skin contact or environmental exposure. While specific data on breast milk transfer is limited, the ingredient's overall toxicity profile warrants complete avoidance. The EU ban and FDA's non-approval of this colorant reflect a scientific consensus that it should not be used in cosmetic products. Dermatologists and pediatricians advise breastfeeding mothers to avoid products containing banned or non-approved colorants.
CI 11680 and postpartum
Not Recommended
- Carcinogen concern
- Genotoxicity concern
CI 11680 is prohibited in cosmetics throughout the European Union due to established genotoxic and carcinogenic risks. Postpartum women should avoid this ingredient just as the general population should, as it poses unacceptable health risks. There are numerous safe, approved color alternatives available that do not carry the same toxicity concerns. Choosing products without CI 11680 protects long-term health without sacrificing cosmetic benefits.
CI 11680 and trying to conceive
Not Recommended
- Carcinogen concern
- Genotoxicity concern
CI 11680 is a prohibited colorant in the EU due to its potential to cause DNA damage and cancer. When trying to conceive, avoiding genotoxic substances is particularly important as they could theoretically affect egg quality and early embryonic development. This ingredient should be avoided by all women planning pregnancy due to its established toxicity profile. There are many safe, approved color alternatives available that do not carry these serious health risks.
CI 11680 and PCOS
Not Recommended
- Carcinogen concern
- Genotoxicity concern
CI 11680 is a banned cosmetic colorant in the EU due to its potential carcinogenicity and genotoxicity. These concerns are relevant to all users, including women with PCOS, and are not specific to hormonal conditions. This ingredient should be avoided by everyone regardless of PCOS status. The colorant's toxicity profile makes it unsuitable for cosmetic use, and women with PCOS have no different susceptibility to its harmful effects than the general population. Regulatory authorities worldwide recommend avoiding this ingredient. Women with PCOS should choose products with approved, safe colorants that do not pose carcinogenic or genotoxic risks.
CI 11680 and general use
Not Recommended
- Carcinogen concern
- Genotoxicity concern
CI 11680 (Pigment Yellow 1) is a synthetic azo dye that was historically used as a yellow colorant in cosmetics and industrial applications. However, scientific research has revealed serious safety concerns about this ingredient. Studies have demonstrated that CI 11680 can undergo metabolic breakdown into aromatic amines, several of which are classified as carcinogenic. The European Union's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety evaluated this colorant and concluded it poses genotoxic risks, meaning it can damage DNA. These findings led to its prohibition in cosmetic products. CI 11680 is banned in all cosmetics in the EU under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation. In the United States, it is not approved by the FDA as a color additive for cosmetics. Consumers should avoid products containing this ingredient and choose alternatives with approved, safe colorants such as iron oxides, titanium dioxide, or other approved CI pigments.
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Where this came from
Truva summarises published guidance from bodies including ACOG, the FDA, the EU SCCS and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review. It has no access to your medical history and it is not a substitute for your doctor, dermatologist or midwife. These assessments have not been reviewed by a clinician, and nothing here is a diagnosis or a prescription. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or being treated for PCOS, take the ingredient list to the person looking after you.
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