Basic Yellow 57
INCI: BASIC YELLOW 57
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Basic Yellow 57. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOAEL | 100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Basic Yellow 57 is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safet
data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Basic Yellow 57 is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safet
data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Basic Yellow 57 is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safet
data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Basic Yellow 57 is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safet
data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Basic Yellow 57 is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safet
Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Basic Yellow 57 based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Source: IVDK; NACDG; ESSCA
Expert Verdict
No systemic toxicity concerns at current use levels; restricted under EU Annex III with concentration limits.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Yellow 57 safe in cosmetics?
No systemic toxicity concerns at current use levels; restricted under EU Annex III with concentration limits. The EU classifies Basic Yellow 57 as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Basic Yellow 57 allowed in the EU?
Basic Yellow 57 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Yellow 57 do in cosmetics?
Basic Yellow 57 functions as: Hair dyeing (semi-permanent cationic dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68391-31-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Yellow 57?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for Basic Yellow 57?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Basic Yellow 57 is 100 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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