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DIRECT BLUE 86

CAS 1330-38-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A hair dye pigment banned for use in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II.

Direct Blue 86 (CI 26100) is an azo dye listed as a prohibited substance in EU Annex II (reference II/1368) of Regulation 1223/2009. The prohibition applies to its use as a hair dye or any other cosmetic colorant. Azo dyes can reductively cleave to release aromatic amines, some of which are known or suspected carcinogens.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned colorant
  • Potential azo dye cleavage to aromatic amines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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