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Colorant

CI 12085

CAS 2814-77-9 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A red azo pigment (Pigment Red 4) used in cosmetics for bright color. EU restricts it to applications that do not contact mucous membranes due to dye-class concerns.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Bright red colorant
  • Stable shade in cosmetics
  • Long use history

Known concerns

  • Azo dye — aromatic amine cleavage concern
  • GHS pictograms corrosive and environmental hazard
  • Restricted to non-mucous-membrane uses in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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