[7-Hydroxy-8-[(2- methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride
Other
Avoid
CAS Number: 68391-30-0
About [7-Hydroxy-8-[(2- methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride
A cationic azo dye (Basic Red 76) restricted to a maximum of 2% in EU cosmetics, carrying aquatic toxicity and suspected carcinogenicity warnings.
Detailed Analysis
This is Basic Red 76 (CAS 68391-30-0), a cationic azo dye with a trimethylammonium group. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III, it is restricted to a maximum concentration of 2% in cosmetic preparations. The hazard statements H400 (aquatic acute toxicity) and H410 (aquatic chronic toxicity) indicate significant environmental concern. H351 classifies it as a suspected carcinogen, limiting its use to products with careful benefit-risk assessment and exclusion from rinse-off trajectories near waterways.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ H351 — suspected carcinogen (IARC category 2B)
- ⚠ H400/H410 — very toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects
- ⚠ Restricted to ≤2% in EU-permitted cosmetic applications
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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