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PIGMENT RED 83

CAS 104074-25-1; 72-48-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An anthraquinone red pigment (Alizarin, CI 58000) restricted in EU hair dye products. Long history as a dye, but anthraquinone class mutagenicity signals and class sensitization risk warrant caution.

Function

COLORANTHAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Historic anthraquinone red colorant with cultural and artistic significance
  • Limited specialty cosmetic use in some non-EU regions

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II / restricted in hair dye products
  • Anthraquinone class with mutagenicity signals in some assays
  • Sensitization potential in dye class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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