Acid Red 92
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-(1,4,5,8-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid (CI 45410)
What does it do?
Acid Red 92 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 92 is listed in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Red 92?
Acid Red 92 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-(1,4,5,8-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid (CI 45410)
Is Acid Red 92 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acid Red 92 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Red 92 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Red 92 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Red 92?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Red 92 is 18472-87-2.
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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