Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) is a restricted colorant used in semi-permanent hair dyes with a margin of safety of 3,000 and moderate sensitization risk.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) safe in cosmetics?
Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) is a restricted colorant used in semi-permanent hair dyes with a margin of safety of 3,000 and moderate sensitization risk. The EU classifies Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) allowed in the EU?
Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) do in cosmetics?
Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) functions as: semi-permanent (direct) hair dye. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: None.
What is the Margin of Safety for Red 40 Lake (CI 16035)?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Red 40 Lake (CI 16035) in your formulation.