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ACID YELLOW 36

CAS 587-98-4 Updated
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A monoazo hair-dye colour (CAS 587-98-4, CI 13065) banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Historically associated with carcinogenic aniline-type impurities and sensitisation reports.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • No permitted cosmetic benefit in EU

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II — prohibited in cosmetics
  • Carcinogenic-amine impurity risk
  • Documented contact sensitiser

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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