Is Acid red 50 used in cosmetics?
Yes, Acid red 50 is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name CI 45220. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acid red 50
Also known as: Hydrogen 9-(2,4-disulphonatophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthylium, monosodium sal, Xanthylium, 9-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-, inner salt, monosodium salt, Xanthylium, 9-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-, inner salt, sodium salt (1:1)
CAS 5873-16-5
Acid red 50 (CAS 5873-16-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
8 fields
Name
Acid red 50
CAS Number
5873-16-5
DTXSID
DTXSID801014654
Molecular Formula
C25H26N2O7S2.Na
InChI Key
YEOUFHBJWTZWCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms
Hydrogen 9-(2,4-disulphonatophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthylium, monosodium salXanthylium, 9-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-, inner salt, monosodium saltXanthylium, 9-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-, inner salt, sodium salt (1:1)
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Dye
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Colorants
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the safety data for Acid red 50 come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Acid red 50 used outside industrial chemicals?
Acid red 50 also appears in cosmetics databases.