Pigment Red 83
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (CI 58000)
What does it do?
Pigment Red 83 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 banned in the European Union.
Pigment Red 83 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1361), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (when used as a substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Pigment Red 83?
Pigment Red 83 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (CI 58000)
Is Pigment Red 83 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Pigment Red 83 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pigment Red 83 do in cosmetic products?
Pigment Red 83 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 83?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Red 83 is 104074-25-1, 72-48-0.
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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: 12/08/2020