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BASIC BLUE 124

Molecular structure

Cosmetic roles

Dyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : Hair dye substance in nonoxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) — Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text.
  • Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : To be printed on the label: “Hair colourants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.”

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0,5 %
  • Other : — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : Hair colourants 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’

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 305 · maximum concentration As from 3 September 2017: 0,5 % · applies to Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/305 · SCCS opinion: Opinion on Basic Blue 124 - Revision of 16 March 2016 (3-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxyphenoxazin-5-ium chloride)

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 塩基性青124: 本品は、次の化学式で表される頭髪用染料である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BASIC BLUE 124INCI염기성청색124호Korean label name (MFDS standard)塩基性青124Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
67846-56-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80886960
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID501026276
IUPAC
3-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxyphenoxazin-5-ium chloride
Molecular formula
C15H16ClN3O2
Molecular weight
305.76 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Dye1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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