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Colorant

PIGMENT RED 53

CAS 2092-56-0 Updated
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A barium-based red lake pigment (Lithol Rubine, CI 15585) — colors cosmetics. Restricted in the EU because soluble barium salts are systemically toxic; allowed only as the insoluble lake.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Provides red coloration in cosmetic products

Known concerns

  • Barium-based lake — soluble barium salts are systemically toxic
  • Restricted in EU for cosmetic colorants
  • Aspiration and ingestion risk in lip products
  • Heavy-metal contamination context

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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