Baby Safety / Compounds / Disperse Yellow 3

Is Disperse Yellow 3 safe for babies and kids?

Context-dependent for kids

Infants are more vulnerable to Disperse Yellow 3 than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What is disperse yellow 3?

Also known as: C.I. Disperse Yellow 3, Disperse yellow G, Disperse yellow Z, Amacel Yellow G.

CAS number
2832-40-8
Molecular formula
C15H15N3O2
Molecular weight
269.30 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)N=NC2=CC=C(C=C2)NC(=O)C
PubChem CID
17811

Risk for babies

Context-dependent

Infants are more vulnerable to Disperse Yellow 3 than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.

What to do: Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

Risk for pregnant and nursing people

Context-dependent

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory bodyhas classified Disperse Yellow 3.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
EDC Assessment—Suspected endocrine disruptor

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where kids encounter disperse yellow 3

  • Consumer Products — personal care, industrial, food contact

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Disperse Yellow 3:

  • Natural dyes; Undyed alternatives
    Trade-offs: Direct chemical substitution requires verification that the replacement does not introduce new hazards (regrettable substitution). Conduct full hazard assessment of proposed alternative before adoption.
    Relative cost: 2-5× conventional

Frequently asked questions

Is disperse yellow 3 safe for kids?

Infants are more vulnerable to Disperse Yellow 3 than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What products contain disperse yellow 3?

Disperse Yellow 3 appears in: personal care (Consumer products); industrial (Consumer products).

What should I do if my child is exposed to disperse yellow 3?

Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

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Sources (1)
  1. PubChem (2026) — database

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