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Colorant

BASIC BLUE 75

CAS 73398-25-1 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A cationic blue hair dye. SCCS has flagged the broader Basic Blue family for genotoxicity and hypersensitivity concerns — it’s an avoid-class colorant.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Direct cationic hair dye
  • Imparts blue/violet tones
  • Active at low concentrations

Known concerns

  • Class of basic hair dyes flagged for genotoxicity concerns by SCCS
  • Skin and eye irritation
  • Possible immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions
  • Not a recommended dye class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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