Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists. Anthraquinone structural class carries mutagenicity and genotoxicity concerns. Avoid use without a complete safety dossier.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Blue 47 safe in cosmetics?
No CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists. Anthraquinone structural class carries mutagenicity and genotoxicity concerns. Avoid use without a complete safety dossier. The EU classifies Basic Blue 47 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Basic Blue 47 allowed in the EU?
Basic Blue 47 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Blue 47 do in cosmetics?
Basic Blue 47 functions as: Hair colorant (anthraquinone dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2437-71-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Blue 47?
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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