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Moumoujus

CI 15865.

Avoid CAS 3564-21-4 / 5280-66-0 / COLORANT

CI 15865, also known as Pigment Red 48, is a cosmetic colorant used to impart a red hue in various personal care products.

Summary

Colorant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This azo dye functions by absorbing and reflecting light to create a red pigment. It is susceptible to photocatalytic degradation, which can lead to the formation of potentially carcinogenic aromatic amines.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • metals

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Classified as a restricted cosmetic ingredient (IV/28) in the EU, with specific prohibition in hair coloring products. It is considered a potential allergen, skin/eye irritant, and suspected carcinogen due to aromatic amine release, with the raw material toxic by various exposure routes.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Given its restricted status, potential for hazardous degradation products, and suspected carcinogenicity, CI 15865 is strongly advised against for use in Moumoujus formulations.

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