INCI name

CI 45410

Phloxine B (CI 45410)

A red xanthene colorant regulated in Annexes III and IV.

What it is

CI 45410 is the Colour Index number of a red colorant of the xanthene class (phloxine B). CosIng lists it as a colorant and hair-dyeing ingredient. In the EU it is listed in Annex III (as a hair dye substance) and Annex IV (colorants).

Where it is used

Found in lipsticks, lip glosses, nail polishes, makeup and some hair colouring products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits, conditions and warnings, which depend on the product type.

Functions

Colorant
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Hair dyeing
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 793,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-(1,4,5,8-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Conditions and warnings
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex III, entry 270Fluorescein, 2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-4,5,6,7- tetrachloro-, disodium salt (CI 45410)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Maximum concentration
(b) 0,4 %
Conditions and warnings
(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/1197

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