Hair Colorant
BASIC ORANGE 31
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cationic semi-permanent hair dye that gives warm orange tones — SCCS-reviewed and permitted in EU at controlled limits (Annex III). Should only be used in hair products, not on skin or for eyebrow/eyelash tinting.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides warm orange-red semi-permanent hair colour
- Lower mutagenicity than older azo dyes (SCCS-reviewed)
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted hair dye (max 0.5% in oxidative, 1.0% in non-oxidative)
- Sensitisation potential typical of cationic hair dyes
- Not for skin or eyebrow/eyelash use
- Hair dye allergy risk in pre-sensitised users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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