Basic Blue 26
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (CI 44045);N-[4-[[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl][4-(Phenylamino)-1-Naphthalenyl]Methylene]-2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-Methyl-2-Methanaminium Chloride (PCPC technical name)
What does it do?
Basic Blue 26 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
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Basic Blue 26 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1340), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (when used as a substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Blue 26?
Basic Blue 26 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (CI 44045);N-[4-[[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl][4-(Phenylamino)-1-Naphthalenyl]Methylene]-2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-Methyl-2-Methanaminium Chloride (PCPC technical name)
Is Basic Blue 26 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Blue 26 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Blue 26 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Blue 26 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Blue 26?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Blue 26 is 2580-56-5.
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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: 12/08/2020