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Colorant

  • Dyes & colorants
  • CAS 72243-90-4
  • IUPAC: Colorant / dye

Colorant (CAS 72243-90-4) appears in 15 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Colorant used at trace concentrations (<0.001%) in finished formula. No health classification expected at these use levels. Serves an appearance function only.

Colorant (CAS 72243-90-4) is a dye or pigment used at trace concentrations to give the product its characteristic color. At <0.001% in a finished formula, this ingredient contributes no meaningful health or environmental concern.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Colorant / dye at trace concentrations for product appearance

Common questions about Colorant

What is Colorant used for in car care?
Colorant / dye at trace concentrations for product appearance
Is Colorant a VOC?
No. Colorant is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Colorant on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Colorant is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Colorant biodegradable?
Yes. Colorant has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

15 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.