Pigment Red 57:1
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (CI 15850)
What does it do?
Pigment Red 57:1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
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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 restricted in the European Union.
Pigment Red 57:1 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 296). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Notes: (Pigment Red 57) (CI 15850)
Frequently asked questions
What is Pigment Red 57:1?
Pigment Red 57:1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (CI 15850)
Is Pigment Red 57:1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Pigment Red 57:1 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pigment Red 57:1 do in cosmetic products?
Pigment Red 57:1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 57:1?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Red 57:1 is 29092-56-6, 5281-04-9.
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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