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CAS 68391-30-0 EC 269-941-4
[7-Hydroxy-8-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride (CI 12245)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
[7-Hydroxy-8-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride (CI 12245)
Purpose
Function
HAIR DYEING
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration2.0%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL60 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
eu_cosing_listed
Verdict
Contains monomethyl sulfate (11.4-18%) as counter-ion with no specific toxicity data; o-anisidine impurity (<19 ppm) from azo cleavage; haematological effects (reduced RBC, reduced Hb, hemolysis, elevated methaemoglobin) at 60 mg/kg bw/day or higher in 90-day rat study; positive bacterial gene mutation at high concentrations; negative in mammalian cell MLA and micronucleus tests.
US Note
Not an FDA-approved color additive; coal tar hair dye exemption applies for hair dye use
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