Is Pigment Red 53 safe in cosmetics?
Pigment Red 53 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pigment Red 53
INCI: CI 15585
Pigment Red 53 (CAS 2092-56-0 (sodium salt); PR 53:1 (Ba lake) = 5160-02-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (monoazo dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
2092-56-0 (sodium salt); PR 53:1 (Ba lake) = 5160-02-1
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Function
Colorant (monoazo dye)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
D&C Red No. 8 and D&C Red No. 9 (PR 53:1) delisted from FDA approved list
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pigment Red 53.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pigment Red 53.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pigment Red 53 allowed in the EU?
Pigment Red 53 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pigment Red 53 do in cosmetics?
Pigment Red 53 functions as: Colorant (monoazo dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2092-56-0 (sodium salt); PR 53:1 (Ba lake) = 5160-02-1.
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