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BASIC RED 1:1

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 23DG89Z6G0 · registered name BASIC RED 1:1 · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Dyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

BASIC RED 1:1INCIXanthylium, 3,6-bis(ethylamino)-9-[2-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-2,7-dimethyl-, chlorideSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
3068-39-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
221-326-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80883732
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID701023228
IUPAC
3,6-Bis(ethylamino)-9-[2-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-2,7-dimethylxanthen-10-ium chloride
Molecular formula
C27H29ClN2O3
Molecular weight
464.99 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Melting/freezing point
305.87 ℃(est.)
Molecular weight
464.98

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 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.

  • Dye2
  • Pigment2
  • Solvent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1Classed as low1

The studies disagree (the most common conclusion covers 50%), so they do not establish that this ingredient is irritating. These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: JMAFF, 12 Nousan, Notification No 8147 2000 including the most recent partial revisions according to OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) 2015 according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) 2008 including most recent amendments according to EPA OPPTS 870.2500 (Acute Dermal Irritation) 1998 according to
  • Low to Moderate Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) 2010 according to EU Method B.42 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) 2008 including most recent amendments according to EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation) 2003
  • Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: Method according to the Federal Register 38 No. 187 s 1500.42 (eye) 1973 according to OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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