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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mutagenicity and genotoxicity concerns demonstrated in Ames test and mammalian cell assays; use in permanent hair dye formulations raises exposure duration concerns; phenazine core structure presents toxicological alert
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Red 2 safe in cosmetics?
Mutagenicity and genotoxicity concerns demonstrated in Ames test and mammalian cell assays; use in permanent hair dye formulations raises exposure duration concerns; phenazine core structure presents toxicological alert The EU classifies Basic Red 2 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Basic Red 2 allowed in the EU?
Basic Red 2 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Red 2 do in cosmetics?
Basic Red 2 functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 477-73-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Red 2?
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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