Poor Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Disperse Blue 7

INCI: DISPERSE BLUE 7

CAS Number
3179-90-6
Function
Hair dyeing (historically)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not approved as a color additive under 21 CFR Parts 73/74

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Banned as hair dye with insufficient safety data for cosmetic use; anthraquinone class presents toxicological concerns.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disperse Blue 7 safe in cosmetics?

Banned as hair dye with insufficient safety data for cosmetic use; anthraquinone class presents toxicological concerns. The EU classifies Disperse Blue 7 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Disperse Blue 7 allowed in the EU?

Disperse Blue 7 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disperse Blue 7 do in cosmetics?

Disperse Blue 7 functions as: Hair dyeing (historically). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3179-90-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disperse Blue 7?

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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