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PIGMENT RED 173 ALUMINUM LAKE

CAS 12227-77-9 (generic) Updated
30

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 Basic Violet 10 (Rhodamine B), which is a documented mutagen and suspected carcinogen banned for use in EU food and largely avoided in cosmetics. Genuine cause for concern.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense pink-violet color in lip and decorative cosmetics
  • Insoluble aluminum lake is more color-stable than free Rhodamine B

Known concerns

  • Parent dye Rhodamine B is a documented mutagen and suspected carcinogen
  • Banned for cosmetic use in many jurisdictions (EU food ban)
  • Aluminum content adds bioaccumulation concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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