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PIGMENT RED 53:1

CAS 5160-02-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A barium lake of an azo dye (CI 15585) — gives intense red shades in lipsticks and blush. Insoluble pigment so generally low exposure, but EU regulation restricts it to non-eye, non-mucosal application areas.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense red coloration in lipstick and decorative cosmetics
  • Insoluble pigment — limited bioavailability

Known concerns

  • Barium-salt lake — concern if soluble barium liberates
  • Azo bond may cleave to release sulfonated aromatic amine
  • EU CI 15585 restricted to non-eye and non-mucosal use
  • Possible azo-related arylamine breakdown products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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