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Banned Substance

Colouring agent CI 26105 (Solvent Red 24)

CAS 85-83-6 Updated
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Solvent Red 24 is an azo dye banned in EU cosmetics. Azo dyes can metabolize to carcinogenic amines and this colorant is not permitted under Annex IV.

Skin benefits

  • Used historically as a fuel and wax dye

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Azo dye that can release carcinogenic aromatic amines
  • Not on the EU permitted colorants list (Annex IV)
  • Skin sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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