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SOLVENT RED 49:1

CAS 6373-07-5
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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

An azo dye colorants with EU restrictions due to potential impurity concerns; permitted in cosmetic products at controlled concentrations.

Solvent Red 49:1 (CAS 6373-07-5) is a lipophilic dye (a Sudan dye derivative) used in cosmetic color cosmetic applications. It carries EU restriction II/398, indicating it is permitted in cosmetic products but subject to specific concentration limits or conditions. Some azo dyes have historically raised concerns regarding aromatic amine impurities that could be carcinogenic, driving the EU restriction framework for this color class.

Known concerns

  • EU restricted (II/398)
  • Azo dye class - potential aromatic amine impurity concerns
  • Concentration limits apply

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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