Basic Red 22

INCI: BASIC RED 22

CAS Number
12221-52-2
Function
Hair Dyeing
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Azo dye that can undergo reductive cleavage to release dimethylaminoaniline; explicitly prohibited under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II; not approved as a cosmetic color additive in the US.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basic Red 22 safe in cosmetics?

Azo dye that can undergo reductive cleavage to release dimethylaminoaniline; explicitly prohibited under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II; not approved as a cosmetic color additive in the US. The EU classifies Basic Red 22 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Basic Red 22 allowed in the EU?

Basic Red 22 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Basic Red 22 do in cosmetics?

Basic Red 22 functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12221-52-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Red 22?

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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