Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Disperse Red 11

INCI: DISPERSE RED 11

CAS Number
2872-48-2
Function
Hair dyeing (anthraquinone dye); 1,4-diamino-2-methoxy-9,10-anthracenedione
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not an FDA-approved color additive under 21 CFR 73/74/82; coal tar hair dye exemption (FD&C Act 601(a)) may apply with required caution labeling

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Banned by EU Commission as one of 181 hair dye substances due to insufficient safety data and mutagenicity concerns.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disperse Red 11 safe in cosmetics?

Banned by EU Commission as one of 181 hair dye substances due to insufficient safety data and mutagenicity concerns. The EU classifies Disperse Red 11 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Disperse Red 11 allowed in the EU?

Disperse Red 11 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disperse Red 11 do in cosmetics?

Disperse Red 11 functions as: Hair dyeing (anthraquinone dye); 1,4-diamino-2-methoxy-9,10-anthracenedione. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2872-48-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disperse Red 11?

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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