Banned in EU

Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake

A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Dialuminium tris[2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate] (CI 45380)

What does it do?

Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Colorant

    imparts colour to a cosmetic product

  • 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 90:1 Aluminum Lake is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1334), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake?

Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dialuminium tris[2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate] (CI 45380)

Is Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake do in cosmetic products?

Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Red 90:1 Aluminum Lake is 15876-39-8.

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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