Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Restricted in EU as listed colorant in Annex III with concentration limits; permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption with mandatory caution labeling; oxazine dyes require mutagenicity/genotoxicity clearance and batch purity verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Blue 3 safe in cosmetics?
Restricted in EU as listed colorant in Annex III with concentration limits; permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption with mandatory caution labeling; oxazine dyes require mutagenicity/genotoxicity clearance and batch purity verification. The EU classifies Basic Blue 3 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Basic Blue 3 allowed in the EU?
Basic Blue 3 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Blue 3 do in cosmetics?
Basic Blue 3 functions as: Hair dyeing (cationic oxazine dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 33203-82-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Blue 3?
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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