Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Explicitly banned as standalone hair dye ingredient in EU; permitted only as unavoidable trace impurity in Disperse Violet 1. Lacks standalone toxicological dossier.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disperse Red 15 safe in cosmetics?
Explicitly banned as standalone hair dye ingredient in EU; permitted only as unavoidable trace impurity in Disperse Violet 1. Lacks standalone toxicological dossier. The EU classifies Disperse Red 15 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Disperse Red 15 allowed in the EU?
Disperse Red 15 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disperse Red 15 do in cosmetics?
Disperse Red 15 functions as: Hair dyeing (anthraquinone dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 116-85-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Disperse Red 15?
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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