ACID RED 18 ALUMINUM LAKE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
ACID RED 18 ALUMINUM LAKE
Safety grade: C
This is a synthetic red colorant that has been processed to make it stable and long-lasting in hair products. It's created by combining a red dye with aluminum to form a pigment that won't easily wash out or fade.
This ingredient provides long-lasting red color to hair dyes and tints, helping to deposit and maintain vibrant color throughout the hair shaft.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ACID RED 18 ALUMINUM LAKE
- BASIC RED 76 — Grade A. Basic Red 76 provides red hair coloring via synthetic azo dye.
Other Hair Dyeing ingredients
- RESORCINOL — Grade E**
- THYMOL — Grade A
- M-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- P-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- 2-METHYLRESORCINOL — Grade C
- 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE — Grade C
- P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade D**
- 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — Grade C