Colorant

Basic Orange 1

INCI: BASIC ORANGE 1
CAS 3424-56-8 EC 224-654-3
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)-, monohydrochloride (CI 11320)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)-, monohydrochloride (CI 11320)

Purpose

Function

Hair Dyeing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Restricted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
potential-allergen
Verdict

Azo dye that may release carcinogenic aromatic amines upon reductive cleavage; skin sensitizer; insufficient toxicological dossier for cosmetic safety evaluation

US Note

Not approved; coal-tar hair dye exemption theoretically applies but no commercial use documented

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
3424-56-8
EC Number
224-654-3
INCI
BASIC ORANGE 1
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026