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Colorant

DISPERSE BLUE 1

CAS 2475-45-8 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

An anthraquinone dye banned in EU cosmetics (Annex II) due to carcinogenicity findings. Should not appear in modern cosmetics; treated as a red flag.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Imparts blue color (banned use)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Suspected carcinogen (NTP/IARC class)
  • Strong sensitizer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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