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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CI 12150 (Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) is a monoazo dye prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II of Regulation EC 1223/2009 due to GHS Carc. 1B classification. Not FDA-approved for cosmetics use. Azo bond cleavage produces carcinogenic aromatic amines including o-anisidine. The related barium lake (Pigment Red 53:1, CI 15585:1) was the basis for D&C Red No. 9, revoked by FDA in 1988 due to spleen sarcomas in male rats. Detected as an adulterant in cosmetics across multiple analytical studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) safe in cosmetics?
CI 12150 (Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) is a monoazo dye prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II of Regulation EC 1223/2009 due to GHS Carc. 1B classification. Not FDA-approved for cosmetics use. Azo bond cleavage produces carcinogenic aromatic amines including o-anisidine. The related barium lake (Pigment Red 53:1, CI 15585:1) was the basis for D&C Red No. 9, revoked by FDA in 1988 due to spleen sarcomas in male rats. Detected as an adulterant in cosmetics across multiple analytical studies. The EU classifies CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) allowed in the EU?
CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) do in cosmetics?
CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent Red 1) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1229-55-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for CI 12150 (Pigment Red 53:1 / Sudan Red G / Solvent 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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