Acid Brown 13
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium 3,3'-[sulphonylbis[(2-nitro-p-phenylene)imino]]bis[6-anilinobenzenesulphonate] (CI 10410)
What does it do?
Acid Brown 13 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Acid Brown 13 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1258), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Brown 13?
Acid Brown 13 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 3,3'-[sulphonylbis[(2-nitro-p-phenylene)imino]]bis[6-anilinobenzenesulphonate] (CI 10410)
Is Acid Brown 13 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Acid Brown 13 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Brown 13 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Brown 13 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Brown 13?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Brown 13 is 6373-79-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010