Basic Blue 41
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-6-methoxy-3-methylbenzothiazolium methyl sulphate (CI 11154)
What does it do?
Basic Blue 41 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 41 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1261), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Blue 41?
Basic Blue 41 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-6-methoxy-3-methylbenzothiazolium methyl sulphate (CI 11154)
Is Basic Blue 41 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Blue 41 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Blue 41 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Blue 41 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Blue 41?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Blue 41 is 12270-13-2.
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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: 15/10/2010