Basic Red 118
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
What does it do?
Basic Red 118 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.
Basic Red 118 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1291), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Red 118?
Basic Red 118 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
Is Basic Red 118 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Red 118 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Red 118 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Red 118 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Red 118?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Red 118 is 71134-97-9.
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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