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2-[[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]azo]-1,3- dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride

CAS 77061-58-6
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A cationic azo dye carrying GHS toxicity and environmental hazard warnings, restricted to 1.0% maximum concentration in cosmetic formulations.

This imidazolium azo dye compound bears multiple GHS classifications including H302 (acute oral toxicity), H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H400 (aquatic acute toxicity), and H410 (aquatic chronic toxicity). EU Annex III restricts its maximum concentration to 1.0%, reflecting concerns about its toxicological profile and environmental persistence. The cationic azo structure is associated with sensitization and environmental hazard concerns.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted to 1.0% maximum
  • GHS hazard warnings: H302, H315, H319, H400, H410
  • Aquatic toxicity and environmental persistence
  • Skin and eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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