Is Acid Black 131 safe in cosmetics?
Acid Black 131 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acid Black 131
INCI: ACID BLACK 131
Acid Black 131 (CAS 12219-01-1 (CI 12700)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant, Hair dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Colorant, Hair dyeing
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not FDA-approved as a color additive for cosmetics — prohibited
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acid Black 131.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acid Black 131 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Black 131 allowed in the EU?
Acid Black 131 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Black 131 do in cosmetics?
Acid Black 131 functions as: Colorant, Hair dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12219-01-1 (CI 12700).
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