Colorant
2,2'-[Cyclohexylidenebis[(2-methyl-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[4-cyclohexylphenol]
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A bisazo cyclohexyl dye PROHIBITED in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Like other bis-azo hair dye intermediates it raised genotoxicity concerns and was removed. Should not appear in cosmetic products.
Skin benefits
- Historically used as bisazo dye intermediate
- No accepted cosmetic role
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited in cosmetics
- Bis-azo dye — genotoxicity concerns from SCCS
- Aniline-derived azo dye family with carcinogenic potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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