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Direct Red 23

Used in cosmetic products as hair dyeing. Disodium 3-[(4-acetamidophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulphonato-2-naphthyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 29160)

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/1269.

ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

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Direct Red 23 chemical structure, C35H25N7Na2O10S2, CAS 3441-14-3
Direct Red 23
CAS 3441-14-3C35H25N7Na2O10S2
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Direct Red 23

IUPAC name: disodium, 7-[[6-[(4-acetamidophenyl)diazenyl]-5-hydroxy-7-sulfonatonaphthalen-2-yl]carbamoylamino]-4-hydroxy-3-phenyldiazenylnaphthalene-2-sulfonate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Direct Red 23 used for in cosmetics?

Direct Red 23 is used in cosmetic products as hair dyeing. Disodium 3-[(4-acetamidophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulphonato-2-naphthyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 29160)

Is Direct Red 23 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Direct Red 23 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/1269 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Direct Red 23?

Direct Red 23 is listed with CAS number 3441-14-3 and EC number 222-348-4.

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