Basic Green 1
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[4-[4-(diethylamino)benzhydrylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium hydrogen sulphate (CI 42040).
What does it do?
Basic Green 1 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 Green 1 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1299), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Green 1?
Basic Green 1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [4-[4-(diethylamino)benzhydrylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium hydrogen sulphate (CI 42040).
Is Basic Green 1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Green 1 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Green 1 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Green 1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Green 1?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Green 1 is 633-03-4.
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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