Acid Blue 74
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium 5,5'-(2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indazol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-3H-indol-3-one)disulphonate (CI 73015)
What does it do?
Acid Blue 74 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
Acid Blue 74 is listed in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Blue 74?
Acid Blue 74 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 5,5'-(2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indazol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-3H-indol-3-one)disulphonate (CI 73015)
Is Acid Blue 74 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acid Blue 74 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Blue 74 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Blue 74 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Blue 74?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Blue 74 is 860-22-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/10/2010