Is Laccaic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Laccaic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Laccaic Acid
INCI: LACCAIC ACID
Laccaic Acid (CAS 60687-93-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant / colour fixative (CI 75450, also known as Lac Dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Colorant / colour fixative (CI 75450, also known as Lac Dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
7-[5-(2-acetamidoethyl)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid;7-[5-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid;3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-7-[2-hydroxy-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid;3,6,8-trihydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
NGZUCVGMNQGGNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not listed as an FDA-approved color additive for cosmetics under 21 CFR Parts 73/74/82. Use requires exemption or non-colorant function justification.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Laccaic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Laccaic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
natural-origin
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laccaic Acid allowed in the EU?
Laccaic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laccaic Acid do in cosmetics?
Laccaic Acid functions as: Colorant / colour fixative (CI 75450, also known as Lac Dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60687-93-6.
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