Basic Blue 99
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
3-[(4-amino-6-bromo-5,8-dihydro-1-hydroxy-8-imino-5-oxo-2-naphtyl)amino]-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium chloride (CI 56059)
What does it do?
Basic Blue 99 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Basic Blue 99 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Blue 99?
Basic Blue 99 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-[(4-amino-6-bromo-5,8-dihydro-1-hydroxy-8-imino-5-oxo-2-naphtyl)amino]-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium chloride (CI 56059)
Is Basic Blue 99 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Basic Blue 99 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Blue 99 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Blue 99 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Blue 99?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Blue 99 is 68123-13-7.
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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: 28/07/2020