Basic Red 1

INCI: BASIC RED 1

CAS Number
989-38-8
Function
Hair dyeing
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not approved as cosmetic color additive

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Genotoxicity concerns in bacterial assays with phototoxic and photomutagenic potential; xanthene dye class with fluorescent properties that do not mitigate safety concerns; prohibited in EU cosmetics.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basic Red 1 safe in cosmetics?

Genotoxicity concerns in bacterial assays with phototoxic and photomutagenic potential; xanthene dye class with fluorescent properties that do not mitigate safety concerns; prohibited in EU cosmetics. The EU classifies Basic Red 1 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Basic Red 1 allowed in the EU?

Basic Red 1 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Basic Red 1 do in cosmetics?

Basic Red 1 functions as: Hair dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 989-38-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Red 1?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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