Acid Red 87
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate (CI 45380)
What does it do?
Acid Red 87 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
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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 Red 87 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1334), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Red 87?
Acid Red 87 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate (CI 45380)
Is Acid Red 87 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Acid Red 87 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Red 87 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Red 87 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Red 87?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Red 87 is 17372-87-1, 548-26-5.
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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: 12/08/2020