Phloxin is a chemical compound, a synthetic dye also known as Acid Red 98, CI 45405.

It contains a xanthene core that makes the colour fluorescent.

Chemical Name:

 dipotassium;2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-4,7-dichloro-3-oxospiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3',6'-diolate

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Restricted cosmetic ingredient as IV/78 come Voce pertinente negli allegati del regolamento europeo sui cosmetici n. 1223/2009. a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported: Dipotassium 3,6-dichloro-2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate

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

It is an ingredient that has some important contraindications regarding the health profile: it should not enter areas close to the eyes.

Molecular Formula    C₂₀H₄Br₄Cl₂K₂O₅

Molecular Weight  793.0 g/mol

CAS   6441-77-6

EC number 229-225-4

UNII QDW0T759T6

DTXSID80912314

Synonyms: 

Acid Red 98

CI 45405