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1,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone

CAS 128-80-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

1,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

1,4-bis(p-tolylamino)anthraquinone (CI 61710) is a synthetic anthraquinone dye employed as a colorant in cosmetic preparations. The EU classifies it as a semi-permanent hair dye and it appears in CosIng listings. Anthraquinone colorants are subject to stringent purity criteria under EU Regulation 1223/2009, and some members of this class have raised concerns regarding potential carcinogenic aromatic amine cleavage products.

Skin benefits

  • Provides violet-blue hues in semi-permanent hair dye formulations
  • Good lightfastness as an oxidative colorant

Known concerns

  • Potential cleavage to carcinogenic aromatic amines under certain conditions
  • Environmental hazard (H413 - may cause long-lasting harmful effects to aquatic life)
  • Subject to purity standards under EU cosmetic colorant regulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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