Direct Red 80

INCI: DIRECT RED 80

CAS Number
2610-10-8
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Prohibited โ€” not FDA-approved for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Skin irritant and eye irritant with aquatic toxicity; polyazo structure unsuitable for cosmetics; laboratory reagent only.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Direct Red 80 safe in cosmetics?

Skin irritant and eye irritant with aquatic toxicity; polyazo structure unsuitable for cosmetics; laboratory reagent only. The EU classifies Direct Red 80 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Direct Red 80 allowed in the EU?

Direct Red 80 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Direct Red 80 do in cosmetics?

Direct Red 80 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2610-10-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Direct Red 80?

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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