Pigment Red 112 is a chemical compound, a red synthetic dye also known as CI 12370

Chemical name: 3-hydroxy-N-(2-methylphenyl)-4-[(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2 carboxamide

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

It is an ingredient that makes the final product more attractive from an aesthetic point of view, but can pose a potential health risk with undesirable side effects especially when used continuously as it can be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes.

Sicurezza

Restricted cosmetic ingredient IV/11 (CI 12370) II/1346 (Pigment Red 112; CI 12370: and its salts when used as substances in hair dyes) as Relevant entry in the Annexes of European Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009. Reported substance or ingredient: 3-Hydroxy-N-(o-tolyl)-4-[(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Red 112; CI 12370) and its salts when used as a substance in hair dyes. (Document 32009R1223. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)

 It is an ingredient that has some important health-related contraindications: it should only be used in cosmetic products that have contact with the skin for a short time.

Use in hair colouring products is prohibited.

Molecular Formula     C₂₄H₁₆Cl₃N₃O₂

Molecular Weight    327.72 g/mol

CAS  6535-46-2

UNII 6S30UYY7FD

EC number 229-440-3

DTXSID1064403

Synonyms: 

CI 12370

Naphthol Red FGR

Luconyl Red 3855

Permanent Red FGR

Special Red FGR