Direct Red 81
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium 7-benzamido-4-hydroxy-3-[[4-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 28160)
What does it do?
Direct Red 81 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.
Direct Red 81 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1267), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Direct Red 81?
Direct Red 81 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 7-benzamido-4-hydroxy-3-[[4-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 28160)
Is Direct Red 81 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Direct Red 81 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Direct Red 81 do in cosmetic products?
Direct Red 81 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Direct Red 81?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Direct Red 81 is 2610-11-9.
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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