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Colorant

ACID RED 184

Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A synthetic azo red dye. Used as a colorant in hair products and cleansers. Not on the EU approved cosmetic colorant list (Annex IV), so we default down within Moderate.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Provides red-pink coloration
  • Water-soluble dye
  • Used in hair color and cleansing products

Known concerns

  • Synthetic azo dye — class associated with sensitization
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Not on EU approved cosmetic colorant list (Annex IV)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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