Basic Brown 4
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4,4'-[(4,4-methyl- 1,3-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis[6-methyl- (CI 21010)
What does it do?
Basic Brown 4 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 Brown 4 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1296), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Brown 4?
Basic Brown 4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3-Benzenediamine, 4,4'-[(4,4-methyl- 1,3-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis[6-methyl- (CI 21010)
Is Basic Brown 4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Brown 4 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Brown 4 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Brown 4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Brown 4?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Brown 4 is 4482-25-1.
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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