Is Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) safe in cosmetics?
Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B)
Also known as: Phloxine B, Fluorescein, 2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-, disodium salt, EINECS 242-355-6, Food Dye Red No. 104, Japan Red 104 (+2 more)
INCI: CI 45410
Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) (CAS 18472-87-2) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant (red/fluorescent pink), Hair dyeing. NOAEL 1 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.0% oxidative hair dye; 0.4% non-oxidative hair dye (Annex III). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 18472-87-2 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant (red/fluorescent pink), Hair dyeing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.0% oxidative hair dye; 0.4% non-oxidative hair dye (Annex III)
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permanently listed as D&C Red No. 27 (free acid) and D&C Red No. 28 (Na salt). Certification required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B).
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | - | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | - | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | - | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | - | repeated dose toxicity | SCCNFP_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =0.14 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | SCCS_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =0.14 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | SCCS_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =0.14 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | SCCS_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =0.14 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | SCCS_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =50 mg/kg bw/d | - | - | genotoxicity | SCCS_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =50 mg/kg bw/day | - | - | reproductive toxicity | SCCS_vision_codex |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Red
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products. Max: (b) 0,4 %.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted · max (b) 0,4 %
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Expanded Dermal Absorption Data
Cross-database dermal penetration: EPA Dryad physics-based, Roberts Mendeley permeation, and SCCS-aggregated measured values.
Aggregated DA Values (1 records across 5 sources)
| Type | DA % | Method | Skin Model | SCCS Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| measured_sccs_opinion | 14.58% | - | - | 2012-03-27 |
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Acid Red 92", "Chemical_Name": "Tetrachlorotetraiodofluorescein", "CAS_Number": "13473-26-2", "Colorant_Type": "Synthetic Dye", "Approved_Uses": "External use", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved 21 CFR 74.302", "Notes": "Fluorescent pink/red"}
colorant_formulator
{"ci_number": "45410", "ci_name": "Pigment Red 95", "color_category": "red", "color_hex_code": "#FF1493", "natural_or_synthetic": "synthetic", "organic_or_inorganic": "organic", "lake_or_dye": "pigment", "fda_approved_use": "general", "eu_approved_cosmetic": "yes", "japan_approved": "yes", "china_approved": "yes", "coverage_opacity": "transparent", "tinting_strength": "high", "lightfastness_rating…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B).
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
eu_cosing_listed
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
21
Lowest NOAEL
0.14
Highest NOAEL
2000
Units vary across source rows: mg/kg bw/day, mg/kg bw/d
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
SCCS_vision_codex
SCCNFP_vision_codex
Dermal Absorption
View details ->| Absorption % | Method | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 14.58% | SCCS opinion extraction | - |
Known Synonyms
Phloxine B
Fluorescein, 2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-, disodium salt
EINECS 242-355-6
Food Dye Red No. 104
Japan Red 104
Japan Red 104-1
Red No. 104-1
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
pharmaceutical
Personal care
Europe; Personal care; restricted
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL61441
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) allowed in the EU?
Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0% oxidative hair dye; 0.4% non-oxidative hair dye (Annex III). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) do in cosmetics?
Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) functions as: Colorant (red/fluorescent pink), Hair dyeing. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 18472-87-2.
What is the NOAEL for Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) is =50 mg/kg bw/day based on a repeated dose toxicity study via dermal route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: SCCNFP_vision_codex.
Is Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) used outside cosmetics?
Acid Red 92 (Phloxine B) also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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