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Basic Yellow 40

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Use restrictions (low)

SYNONYMS

● 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLIUM, 2-[7-(DIETHYLAMINO)-2-OXO-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-3-YL]-1,3-DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE
● 2-[7-(DIETHYLAMINO)-2-OXO-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-3-YL]-1,3-DIMETHYL- CHLORIDE 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLIUM
● 2-[7-(DIETHYLAMINO)-2-OXO-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-3-YL]-1,3-DIMETHYL-1H-BENZIM IDAZOLIUM CHLORIDE
● 2-[7-(DIETHYLAMINO)-2-OXO-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-3-YL]-1,3-DIMETHYL-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLIUM CHLORIDE
● BASIC YELLOW 40
● CHLORIDE 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLIUM, 2-[7-(DIETHYLAMINO)-2-OXO-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-3-YL]-1,3-DIMETHYL-

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Basic Yellow 40 is a hair dye.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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hair color and bleaching13 products
hair treatment/serum1 products
hair styling aide1 products

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Cancer - limited evidenceCTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - anyCTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
0 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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