BASIC RED 76 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
BASIC RED 76
Safety grade: A
Basic Red 76 is a synthetic red-colored dye that is specifically designed to color hair. It's a chemical compound created in a laboratory to provide vibrant red tones to hair dyes and coloring products.
This ingredient is used in hair dyes to impart red color to the hair shaft, allowing consumers to achieve desired red hair tones.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
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