Is Basic Red 118 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Red 118 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Basic Red 118
Also known as: 2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[2-(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1), 2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride, [8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride, C.I. 12251:1, (8-[(8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylnaphthalen-2-aminium chloride (+3 more)
INCI: BASIC RED 118
Basic Red 118 (CAS 71134-97-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing (semi-permanent / direct dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Dyeing (semi-permanent / direct dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an approved color additive
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Basic Red 118.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1291
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1291
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Basic Red 118.
Regulatory Flags
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[2-(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1)
2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
[8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride
C.I. 12251:1
(8-[(8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylnaphthalen-2-aminium chloride
EC No.: 275-216-3
275-216-3
EINECS 275-216-3
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Red 118 allowed in the EU?
Basic Red 118 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Red 118 do in cosmetics?
Basic Red 118 functions as: Hair Dyeing (semi-permanent / direct dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71134-97-9.
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