Colorant

Basic Yellow 57

INCI: BASIC YELLOW 57
CAS 68391-31-1 EC 269-943-5
3-[(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium chloride (CI 12719)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

3-[(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium chloride (CI 12719)

Purpose

Function

Hair dyeing (semi-permanent cationic dye)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL11.1 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
eu_children_restrictedeu_cosing_listed
Verdict

No systemic toxicity concerns at current use levels; restricted under EU Annex III with concentration limits.

US Note

CIR Expert Panel concluded safe for use as a hair dye at present practices of use and concentration

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
68391-31-1
EC Number
269-943-5
INCI
BASIC YELLOW 57
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026