Is Pigment Red 48 safe in cosmetics?
Pigment Red 48 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pigment Red 48
INCI: CI 15865
Pigment Red 48 (CAS 3564-21-4 (base); PR 48:2 (Ca) = 7023-61-2; PR 48:1 (Ba) = 7585-41-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (monoazo BON lake pigment). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
3564-21-4 (base); PR 48:2 (Ca) = 7023-61-2; PR 48:1 (Ba) = 7585-41-3
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Function
Colorant (monoazo BON lake pigment)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
No D&C equivalent listed. CI 15865 not found in 21 CFR 74 Subpart C. Not FDA-approved for cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pigment Red 48.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pigment Red 48.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pigment Red 48 allowed in the EU?
Pigment Red 48 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pigment Red 48 do in cosmetics?
Pigment Red 48 functions as: Colorant (monoazo BON lake pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3564-21-4 (base); PR 48:2 (Ca) = 7023-61-2; PR 48:1 (Ba) = 7585-41-3.
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