D&C Orange 4
D&C Orange 4

D&C Orange 4

D&C Orange 4 is an orange powder used in soap, shampoo, bubble bath and cosmetics. Orange 4 is used to color to cosmetics and personal care products.
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Hue: Bright Reddish Orange 

Chemical Family: MONOAZO 

CAS Number: 633-96-5 

Color Index Name: ACID ORANGE 007 

Color Index Number: 15510 

Appearance / Odor: ORANGE POWDER, NO ODOR 

Einecs Number: 211-199-0

Maximum Absorbance (nm+/-5nm): 487

Molecular Weight:  350.32

pH: 6 - 8

Pure Dye Content, (%): not less than 87%

Light Fastness: fair (3-5, AATCC)

Arsenic: <3 ppm

Lead: <20ppm

Mercury:   <1ppm


The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the safety of Orange 4 and approved the use of this ingredient for coloring externally applied cosmetics (this does not include products intended for use on the lips or the eye area) and personal care products if it conforms to FDA specifications. FDA determined that this color may also be used in coloring externally applied drugs. According to U.S. regulations, all Orange 4 that is manufactured for use in products is subject to certification by the FDA.

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