Is Basic Red 46 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Red 46 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Basic Red 46
INCI: BASIC RED 46
Basic Red 46 (CAS 12221-69-1 (also 89959-98-8)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (cationic 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 (cationic direct dye)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not an FDA-approved color additive (21 CFR 73/74/82); coal tar hair dye exemption under FD&C Act §601(a) may theoretically apply but substance is effectively unsuitable due to EU ban precedent
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Basic Red 46.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Red 46 allowed in the EU?
Basic Red 46 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Red 46 do in cosmetics?
Basic Red 46 functions as: Hair dyeing (cationic direct dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12221-69-1 (also 89959-98-8).
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