Red 27 28? Lake (CI 45410)

AKA: Acid red 27, Azorubin S, C.I. Acid Red 27, Bordeaux S, FD & C Red No. 2

Synthetic

Colorant

Not Clean

Red 27 28? Lake (CI 45410) is a cosmetic ingredient.

Formula

C20H11N2Na3O10S3

Mol. Weight

604.5

CAS #

915-67-3

Form

Powder

Functions

Cosmetic Colorant

Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.

Hair Dyeing

Colors Hair

EWG

CIR

Safe w/Qualifications

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR