CI 12150
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About
A permanent hair dye intermediate (a nitro-amino aromatic compound) restricted under EU Annex II/1231, indicating it is prohibited in cosmetic products due to toxicological concerns related to oxidative hair dye formation.
CI 12150 (also known as Disperse Brown 1 or 2-chloro-6-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)amino]-1,3,5-triazine) is an azo disperse dye and hair dye intermediate. It is listed in EU Annex II/1231, meaning it is prohibited from use in cosmetic products. Hair dye intermediates in this class often have concerns around sensitization and potential genotoxicity during the oxidative dye formation process.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II/1231: prohibited cosmetic ingredient
- Azo dye intermediates may release carcinogenic aromatic amines on reduction
- Known or suspected mutagenicity concerns for hair dye intermediates
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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