Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake

Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake is a cosmetic ingredient used as a colorant, hair dyeing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePIGMENT RED 172 ALUMINUM LAKE
FunctionCOLORANT, HAIR DYEING
CAS number12227-78-0
EC number235-440-4
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Scalp Treatments 60%Shampoos 40%

Frequently asked

What does Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake do in skincare?
Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake functions as a colorant, hair dyeing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially scalp treatments (60% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.