Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
to the fact that exposure to hair dyes is brief, the Expert Panel concluded that Disperse Blue 1 is safe for use in hair dyes at concentrations up to 1%. CONCLUSION Based on the animal and use data presented in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that Disperse Blue 1 is safe for use in hair
Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Disperse Blue 1 based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Source: IVDK; NACDG; ESSCA
Expert Verdict
Carcinogenic potential; banned in EU cosmetics since Annex II listing; restricted under REACH Annex XVII with concentration limits in textile and leather articles; strong contact allergen.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disperse Blue 1 safe in cosmetics?
Carcinogenic potential; banned in EU cosmetics since Annex II listing; restricted under REACH Annex XVII with concentration limits in textile and leather articles; strong contact allergen. The EU classifies Disperse Blue 1 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Disperse Blue 1 allowed in the EU?
Disperse Blue 1 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disperse Blue 1 do in cosmetics?
Disperse Blue 1 functions as: Hair dyeing (historically). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2475-45-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Disperse Blue 1?
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.
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