Is Basic Red 1:1 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Red 1:1 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Basic Red 1:1
INCI: BASIC RED 1:1
Basic Red 1:1 (CAS Verify via CosIng (1:1 metal complex salt of CI 45160)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Verify via CosIng (1:1 metal complex salt of CI 45160)
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Function
Hair Dyeing
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not approved
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Basic Red 1:1.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Basic Red 1:1 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Red 1:1 allowed in the EU?
Basic Red 1:1 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Red 1:1 do in cosmetics?
Basic Red 1:1 functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng (1:1 metal complex salt of CI 45160).
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