Acid Red 184
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chromate (1-), hydroxy(2-(hydroxy)-3-((hydroxy)-1-naphthalenyl)azo-5-nitrobenzenesulfonato(3))-, sodium (CI 15685)
What does it do?
Acid Red 184 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
Acid Red 184 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Red 184?
Acid Red 184 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chromate (1-), hydroxy(2-(hydroxy)-3-((hydroxy)-1-naphthalenyl)azo-5-nitrobenzenesulfonato(3))-, sodium (CI 15685)
Is Acid Red 184 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acid Red 184 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Red 184 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Red 184 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
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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