Pigment Red 4
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pigment Red 4 is classed chemically as a monoazo colour. It conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Pigment Red 4 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.
Pigment Red 4 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1345), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: Pigment Red 4; CI 12085: and its salts when used as a substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Pigment Red 4?
Pigment Red 4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pigment Red 4 is classed chemically as a monoazo colour. It conforms to the formula:
Is Pigment Red 4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Pigment Red 4 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pigment Red 4 do in cosmetic products?
Pigment Red 4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 4?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Red 4 is 2814-77-9.
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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: 13/08/2020