Pigment Red 83

INCI: CI 58000:1

CAS Number
72-48-0 (alizarin base, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone)
Function
Colorant (anthraquinone aluminum lake)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes NOT listed as FDA-permitted color additive for cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Permitted in EU but prohibited in US. Free alizarin impurity levels should be controlled due to potential phototoxicity of dihydroxyanthraquinones. EU-only use.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pigment Red 83 safe in cosmetics?

Permitted in EU but prohibited in US. Free alizarin impurity levels should be controlled due to potential phototoxicity of dihydroxyanthraquinones. EU-only use. The EU classifies Pigment Red 83 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pigment Red 83 allowed in the EU?

Pigment Red 83 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pigment Red 83 do in cosmetics?

Pigment Red 83 functions as: Colorant (anthraquinone aluminum lake). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72-48-0 (alizarin base, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pigment Red 83?

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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