Solvent Red 72 is a chemical compound, a synthetic dye also known as CI 45370.
It contains a xanthene core that makes the colour fluorescent.
Chemical name:
disodium;2-(4,5-dibromo-3,6-dioxido-9H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoate;hydron
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Restricted cosmetic ingredient as IV/75 (CI 45370) II/1333 (Solvent Red 72) a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported: 4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments. Wording of conditions of use and warnings
- Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Cosmetics - INCI Functions
Colorant. This ingredient has the function of colouring the solution in which it is inserted in a temporary, semi-permanent or permanent manner, either alone or in the presence of the complementary components added for colouring.
Safety
Use in hair colouring products is prohibited.
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Molecular Formula C20H10Br2Na2O5
Molecular Weight 534.1 g/mol
CAS 4372-02-5
EC number 224-468-2 209-876-0
UNII 7MF02AWG95
Synonyms:
CI 45370.
Acid Orange 11
Dibromofluorescein
