Is D&C Red No. 7 safe in cosmetics?
D&C Red No. 7 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Colorant
D&C Red No. 7
Also known as: 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-, calcium salt (1:1), Brilliant Carmine 6B, Lithol Rubine BCA, Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylate, 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-[2-(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-, calcium salt (1:1) (+4 more)
INCI: D&C RED NO. 7
D&C Red No. 7 (CAS 5281-04-9) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.4% max in non-oxidative hair dyes. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.4% max in non-oxidative hair dyes
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for coloring cosmetics generally per 21 CFR 74.2307; prohibited for eye area use; FDA batch certification required per 21 CFR Part 80.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for D&C Red No. 7.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
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.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 3: Not near mucous membranes |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_dye
{"cas_number": "5281-04-9", "ingredient_class": "direct_dye", "color_index_CI_number": "15850:1", "chemical_class": "azo", "color_result_on_hair": "Red", "shade_range": "red", "primary_function": "direct_deposit", "requires_developer": "no", "deposit_only": "yes", "permanence": "temporary", "wash_fastness_shampoos": "1-4", "light_fastness": "moderate", "oxidation_mechanism": "direct_absorption", "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for D&C Red No. 7.
Regulatory Flags
batch-certification-required
eye-area-prohibited
annex-iv-permitted
sccs-reviewed
color-additive
non-sensitizer
Known Synonyms
2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-, calcium salt (1:1)
Brilliant Carmine 6B
Lithol Rubine BCA
Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylate
2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-[2-(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-, calcium salt (1:1)
D & C Red No. 7
EINECS 226-109-5
3-Hydroxy-4-((2-sulfo-p-tolyl)azo)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid, calcium salt (1:1)
UNII-ECW0LZ41X8
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
Europe; plastic_additive
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
pharmaceutical
Personal care
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2028348
Frequently Asked Questions
Is D&C Red No. 7 allowed in the EU?
D&C Red No. 7 EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.4% max in non-oxidative hair dyes. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does D&C Red No. 7 do in cosmetics?
D&C Red No. 7 functions as: colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 5281-04-9.
Is D&C Red No. 7 used outside cosmetics?
D&C Red No. 7 also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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