Banned in EU

Solvent Red 49:1

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

What is it?

N-[9-(2-Carboxyphenyl)-6-(Diethylamino)-3H-Xanthen-3-ylidene]-N-Ethylethanaminium octadecanoate

What does it do?

Solvent Red 49:1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Solvent Red 49:1 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 398), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Solvent Red 49:1?

Solvent Red 49:1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-[9-(2-Carboxyphenyl)-6-(Diethylamino)-3H-Xanthen-3-ylidene]-N-Ethylethanaminium octadecanoate

Is Solvent Red 49:1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Solvent Red 49:1 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Solvent Red 49:1 do in cosmetic products?

Solvent Red 49:1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant.

What is the CAS number of Solvent Red 49:1?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Solvent Red 49:1 is 6373-07-5.

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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: 09/07/2015