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ACID RED 27 ALUMINUM LAKE

CAS 12227-62-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An aluminum lake of Acid Red 27 (Amaranth/CI 16185). A red dye with a controversial history — banned as a food colour in the US and restricted in EU cosmetics.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Stable red colourant for cosmetics
  • Insoluble lake form has limited skin penetration
  • Used in lipsticks and powders for vivid colour

Known concerns

  • Acid Red 27 (Amaranth, E123) is banned as food colour in the US
  • Restricted in some EU cosmetic uses
  • Historic concerns about reproductive and possible carcinogenic effects in animal studies
  • Not permitted around mucous membranes/eye area in EU cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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