Is Disperse Blue 3 safe in cosmetics?
Disperse Blue 3 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Disperse Blue 3
Also known as: 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-4-(methylamino)-, C.I. 61505, C.I. Disperse Blue 41, C.I. Disperse Blue 66, Cibacet Blue BF (+15 more)
INCI: DISPERSE BLUE 3
Disperse Blue 3 (CAS 2475-46-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing, textile dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Disperse Blue 3 is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317, H400, H302, H319).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Hair dyeing, textile dyeing
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-4-(methylamino)anthracene-9,10-dione
InChIKey
NLXFWUZKOOWWFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not approved as a color additive under 21 CFR Parts 73/74
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Disperse Blue 3.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Disperse Blue 3 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-4-(methylamino)-
C.I. 61505
C.I. Disperse Blue 41
C.I. Disperse Blue 66
Cibacet Blue BF
Cibacet Blue F 3R
Cibacet Brilliant Blue BG new
Disperse Blue FFR
Miketon Fast Brilliant Blue B
Ostacet Blue P 3R
9,10-anthracenedione, 1,4-diamino-, N,N'-mixed 2-hydroxyethyl and methyl derivatives
EC No.: 219-604-2
C.I. Disperse Blue 3
Acetate Brilliant Blue 4B
Acetoquinone Light Pure Blue R
Altocyl Brilliant Blue B
Amacel Blue BNN
Amacel Brilliant Blue B
Artisil Blue BSG
Artisil Blue BSQ
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disperse Blue 3 allowed in the EU?
Disperse Blue 3 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disperse Blue 3 do in cosmetics?
Disperse Blue 3 functions as: Hair dyeing, textile dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2475-46-9.
Is Disperse Blue 3 used outside cosmetics?
Disperse Blue 3 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Disperse Blue 3 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Disperse Blue 3 is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317, H400, H302, H319).
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