Red 28

The Basics On Red 28

What is Red 28?

Red 28 is a synthetic coloring agent that uses a combination of colors to create its red hue.

What are other names for Red 28?

2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5 ,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXYSPIRO[ISOBENZOFURAN-1(3H),9′-[9H]XANTHEN]-3-ONE, 2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXY-, 2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXYSPIRO[ISO BENZOFURAN-1(3H),9′-[9H]XANTHEN]-3-ONE, 2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXYSPIRO[ISOBENZOFURAN-1(3H), 9′-[9H]XANTH EN]-3-ONE, 2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXYSPIRO[ISOBENZOFURAN-1(3H),9′-[9H]XANTHEN]-3-ONE, DISODIUM SALT, 3,4,5,6-TETRACHLORO-2-(1,4,5,8-TETRABROMO-6-HYDROXY-3-OXOXANTHEN-9-YL)BENZOIC ACID, 9′-[9H]XANTH EN]-3-ONE 2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXYSPIRO[ISOBENZOFURAN-1(3H), ACID RED 92, DIPOTASSIUM SALT, ACID RED 92, POTASSIUM SALT, AKA104(1) AKA104(1), AKA218, AKA231, BENZOIC ACID, 2,3,4,5TETRACHLORO6(2,4,5,7TETRABROMO6HYDROXY3OXO3HXANTHEN9YL), CI 45410 (D&C RED NO. 27 OR 28), CI 45410 [CAS: 84473-86-9], CI 45410:1, D&C RED 27, D&C RED 28, D&C RED NO. 27, D&C RED NO. 28, DIPOTASSIUM SALT ACID RED 92, FD&C RED 28, PHLOXINE B K SALT, POTASSIUM SALT ACID RED 92, RED 27, RED 28, and SPIRO[ISOBENZOFURAN-1(3H),9′-[9H]XANTHEN]-3-ONE, 2′,4′,5′,7′-TETRABROMO-4,5,6,7-TETRACHLORO-3′,6′-DIHYDROXY-, DISODIUM SALT

What is Red 28 used for?

In cosmetics and personal care products, Red 28 is used in the formulation of soaps and detergnets, bubble baths, hair bleaches, hair conditioners, hair dyes and colors, makeup, and permanent waves. Red 28 Lake is used in the formulation of blushers, lipsticks, and other makeup products.

How Red 28 is classified

Coloring Agents/Pigments

Recommendations for using Red 28 during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Red 28 During Pregnancy

What we know about using Red 28 while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

N/A

General safety info about Red 28 from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Red 28

VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Spot Corrector (0.28 oz.); jane iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain – Forever Red (0.1 oz.); Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss; Tower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Bronzer; Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 28