SOLVENT RED 72
SOLVENT RED 72 must not be used as a substance in hair dye products in the EU — Annex II, entry 1333 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The prohibition is limited to that use; the entry is quoted in full below.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (CI 45370)
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1333
Regulatory note: (when used as a substance in hair dye products)
What entry II/1333 of the Regulation says
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) when used as a substance in hair dye products
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is SOLVENT RED 72 safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does SOLVENT RED 72 fall?
SOLVENT RED 72 falls under reference II/1333 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does SOLVENT RED 72 perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, SOLVENT RED 72 performs the following functions in cosmetics: COLORANT, HAIR DYEING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning SOLVENT RED 72?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking SOLVENT RED 72 to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.