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Pigment Red 57

Used in cosmetic products as colorant. Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (CI 15850)

Allowed colorant

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex IV/27.

ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

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D & C Red No. 6 chemical structure, C18H12N2Na2O6S, CAS 5858-81-1
D & C Red No. 6
CAS 5858-81-1C18H12N2Na2O6S
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D & C Red No. 6

IUPAC name: disodium, 2-[(3-carboxy-2-oxidonaphthalen-1-yl)diazenyl]-5-methylbenzenesulfonate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pigment Red 57 used for in cosmetics?

Pigment Red 57 is used in cosmetic products as colorant. Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (CI 15850)

Is Pigment Red 57 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Pigment Red 57 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex IV/27 (allowed colorant). ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Pigment Red 57?

Pigment Red 57 is listed with CAS number 5858-81-1 and EC number 227-497-9.

Where can I buy Pigment Red 57?

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