Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Banned ingredient. Carcinogenic in animals with spleen sarcoma. Associated with blood disorders and found illegally in EU surveillance. Do not formulate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pigment Red 53 safe in cosmetics?
Banned ingredient. Carcinogenic in animals with spleen sarcoma. Associated with blood disorders and found illegally in EU surveillance. Do not formulate. The EU classifies Pigment Red 53 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Pigment Red 53 allowed in the EU?
Pigment Red 53 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pigment Red 53 do in cosmetics?
Pigment Red 53 functions as: Colorant (monoazo dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2092-56-0 (sodium salt); PR 53:1 (Ba lake) = 5160-02-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pigment Red 53?
adequate 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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