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Pyridinium, 1- methyl-4-[( methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cationic pyridinium hydrazone hair dye listed in the EU Annex II — prohibited for hair-dye use. Not acceptable in compliant cosmetics.
This cationic pyridinium hydrazone hair dye (CAS 68259-00-7) is among the hair-dye substances explicitly prohibited under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II in the 2012 SCCS-driven update. Pyridinium hydrazone dyes raise mutagenicity concerns, and the methyl sulfate counter-ion itself is an alkylating species. SCCS did not issue a favourable consumer-safety opinion for this material. Any cosmetic containing it is non-compliant in the EU/UK and most aligned markets.
Skin benefits
- Specific shade in hair dye (legacy formulations only)
Known concerns
- EU Annex II hair-dye ban
- Pyridinium/hydrazone mutagenicity concerns
- Alkylating methyl sulfate counter-ion
- Skin-sensitisation potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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