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Colorant

PIGMENT RED 190

CAS 6424-77-7 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A perinone-type red pigment used historically in some colorant applications. EU restrictions linked to ozone-depleting substances in its manufacturing chain and class impurity profile drive caution.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Perinone red pigment used in some specialty colorant applications
  • Insoluble pigment with low skin absorption

Known concerns

  • EU restrictions related to ozone-layer-depleting substances in manufacturing
  • Class concerns about aromatic amine impurity profile
  • Limited current cosmetic use; not on EU positive list

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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