Yellow 6 (CI 15985)

Functions
Origin
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)

Overview

Yellow 6 is a petroleum-derived reddish-yellow dye also known as Sunset Yellow. It is the third most used pigment in food, cosmetics and drugs.

Science

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Kobylewski S, Jacobson MF. Toxicology of food dyes. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2012 Jul-Sep;18(3):220-46. doi: 10.1179/1077352512Z.00000000034. PMID: 23026007.