Is Acid Red 95 safe in cosmetics?
Acid Red 95 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acid Red 95
INCI: CI 45425
Acid Red 95 (CAS 33239-19-9 (disodium salt; verify against supplier COA)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (halogenated xanthene/fluorescein derivative). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
33239-19-9 (disodium salt; verify against supplier COA)
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Function
Colorant (halogenated xanthene/fluorescein derivative)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not a separately listed D&C color additive; not approved for general cosmetic use in the US
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acid Red 95.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acid Red 95 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Red 95 allowed in the EU?
Acid Red 95 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Red 95 do in cosmetics?
Acid Red 95 functions as: Colorant (halogenated xanthene/fluorescein derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 33239-19-9 (disodium salt; verify against supplier COA).
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