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BASIC BLUE 26

CAS 2580-56-5 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Victoria Blue B (Basic Blue 26) — a triphenylmethane dye banned from hair dye use in EU. Multiple GHS hazards including eye damage and skin sensitization. Avoid.

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense blue color

Known concerns

  • Banned for hair dye use in EU
  • Causes serious eye damage (H318)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Very toxic to aquatic life (H410)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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