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Pigment Red 53

Used in cosmetic products as colorant. sodium 2-chloro-5-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]toluene-4-sulphonate].

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/401.

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D&C Red No. 8 chemical structure, C17H12ClN2NaO4S, CAS 2092-56-0
D&C Red No. 8
CAS 2092-56-0C17H12ClN2NaO4S
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D&C Red No. 8

IUPAC name: sodium 5-chloro-2-[(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)diazenyl]-4-methylbenzenesulfonate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pigment Red 53 used for in cosmetics?

Pigment Red 53 is used in cosmetic products as colorant. sodium 2-chloro-5-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]toluene-4-sulphonate].

Is Pigment Red 53 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Pigment Red 53 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/401 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 53?

Pigment Red 53 is listed with CAS number 2092-56-0 and EC number 218-248-5.

Where can I buy Pigment Red 53?

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