Banned in EU

Acid Red 27

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate) (CI 16185)

What does it do?

Acid Red 27 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • 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 Red 27 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1350), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Classification: (Acid Red 27; CI 16185: when used as a substance in hair dye products)

Frequently asked questions

What is Acid Red 27?

Acid Red 27 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate) (CI 16185)

Is Acid Red 27 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Acid Red 27 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acid Red 27 do in cosmetic products?

Acid Red 27 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of Acid Red 27?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Red 27 is 915-67-3.

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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: 13/08/2020