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Non-permitted dye

DISPERSE RED 11

CAS 2872-48-2
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Disperse Red 11 is a textile anthraquinone dye not approved for cosmetic use in the EU. Disperse dyes are recognised contact allergens and fall outside the Annex IV positive list of colorants.

Skin benefits

  • Used industrially for dyeing polyester and acetate textiles
  • Provides intense red anthraquinone colour in non-cosmetic applications

Known concerns

  • Not listed in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex IV permitted cosmetic colorants
  • Disperse dyes are well-known contact allergens causing dermatitis
  • Anthraquinone disperse dyes show genotoxic potential in screening assays
  • Use in cosmetics is prohibited because it falls outside the positive list

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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DISPERSE RED 15
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DISPERSE RED 17
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Disperse Red 15, except as impurity in Disperse Violet 1
Colorant

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.