Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake

INCI: PIGMENT RED 172 ALUMINUM LAKE

CAS Number
Requires verification from supplier CoA
Function
Colorant (lake pigment)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Verification required โ€” depends on parent dye identity; if xanthene-derived, may be D&C-listed with restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Identity must be confirmed with supplier โ€” CI number, parent dye, and CAS are essential before any CPSR assessment; if CI 45170-based, may be restricted to rinse-off products only in EU; aluminum content limits may apply; lake purity specifications required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake safe in cosmetics?

Identity must be confirmed with supplier โ€” CI number, parent dye, and CAS are essential before any CPSR assessment; if CI 45170-based, may be restricted to rinse-off products only in EU; aluminum content limits may apply; lake purity specifications required The EU classifies Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake allowed in the EU?

Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake do in cosmetics?

Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake functions as: Colorant (lake pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Requires verification from supplier CoA.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake?

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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