Basic Red 46
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1H-1,2,4-triazolium, 1,4-dimethyl-5-[[4-[methyl(phenylmethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-, bromide
What does it do?
Basic Red 46 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 46 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1259), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Red 46?
Basic Red 46 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1H-1,2,4-triazolium, 1,4-dimethyl-5-[[4-[methyl(phenylmethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-, bromide
Is Basic Red 46 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Red 46 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Red 46 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Red 46 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Red 46?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Red 46 is 12221-69-1.
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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