Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Genotoxic and mutagenic in multiple assays with evidence of carcinogenicity in animal studies; reproductive toxicity concerns; globally banned in aquaculture and food applications; classified as a potential carcinogen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Green 4 safe in cosmetics?
Genotoxic and mutagenic in multiple assays with evidence of carcinogenicity in animal studies; reproductive toxicity concerns; globally banned in aquaculture and food applications; classified as a potential carcinogen. The EU classifies Basic Green 4 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Basic Green 4 allowed in the EU?
Basic Green 4 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Green 4 do in cosmetics?
Basic Green 4 functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 569-64-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Green 4?
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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