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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
SVHC under REACH with Water Hazard Class 3 (extremely hazardous for water) and potential CMR concerns; strongly recommend avoiding this ingredient or verifying current EU regulatory status before formulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Blue 26 safe in cosmetics?
SVHC under REACH with Water Hazard Class 3 (extremely hazardous for water) and potential CMR concerns; strongly recommend avoiding this ingredient or verifying current EU regulatory status before formulation. The EU classifies Basic Blue 26 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Basic Blue 26 allowed in the EU?
Basic Blue 26 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Blue 26 do in cosmetics?
Basic Blue 26 functions as: Hair dyeing (cationic direct dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2580-56-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Blue 26?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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