Basic Brown 16
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[8-[(p-Aminophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride
What does it do?
Basic Brown 16 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
Basic Brown 16 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 Brown 16?
Basic Brown 16 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [8-[(p-Aminophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride
Is Basic Brown 16 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Basic Brown 16 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Brown 16 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Brown 16 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Brown 16?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Brown 16 is 26381-41-9.
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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