Pigment Red 57
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (CI 15850)
What does it do?
Pigment Red 57 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Pigment Red 57 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 Pigment Red 57?
Pigment Red 57 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (CI 15850)
Is Pigment Red 57 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pigment Red 57 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pigment Red 57 do in cosmetic products?
Pigment Red 57 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant.
What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 57?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Red 57 is 5858-81-1.
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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: 06/07/2015