BASIC RED 118 is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on EU COSING Annex II regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.

BASIC RED 118

(8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products

Safety grade: F

This chemical substance is prohibited in EU cosmetic products under COSING Annex II. It has been banned due to safety concerns identified by EU regulatory authorities.

Graded using: EU COSING Annex II.

• EU COSING — Prohibited

Last verified: June 7, 2026