Is Basic Blue 7 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Blue 7 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Basic Blue 7
Also known as: Ethanaminium, N-[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-ethyl-, chloride, Ethanaminium, N-[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-ethyl-, chloride (1:1), (4-(4-(Diethylamino)-alpha-(4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthyl)benzylidene)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)diethylammonium chloride, C.I. Basic Blue 7 (8CI), Aizen Victoria Blue BO (+15 more)
INCI: BASIC BLUE 7
Basic Blue 7 (CAS 2390-60-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair colorant (triarylmethane dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Basic Blue 7 is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H301, H315, H318, H319, H400, H410).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Hair colorant (triarylmethane dye)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not approved as a color additive. Coal tar hair dye exemption historically applied. CIR issued Draft Report Sept 2024 with insufficient data to determine safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Basic Blue 7.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
October 6, 2025
Verdict: insufficient data
ata to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that the available data are insufficient to make a determination of safety for Basic Blue 7 under the intended conditions of use as a hair dye ingredient. INTRODUCTION This assessment reviews the safety of Basic Blue 7 as used in cosmeti
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1328
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1328
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Basic Blue 7.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Ethanaminium, N-[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-ethyl-, chloride
Ethanaminium, N-[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-ethyl-, chloride (1:1)
(4-(4-(Diethylamino)-alpha-(4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthyl)benzylidene)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)diethylammonium chloride
C.I. Basic Blue 7 (8CI)
Aizen Victoria Blue BO
Aizen Victoria Pure Blue BOH
Brilliant Victoria Blue RS
Brilliant Victoria Blue RB
Calcozine Pure Blue BO
EINECS 219-232-0
Eljon Blue Toner
Hidaco Victoria Blue BGO
Mitsui Victoria Pure Blue BO
No. 3772 Forthbrite Blue B
NSC 51534
Sicilian Blue X-2758
Silosuper Blue B
Victoria Blue BO
Victoria Blue BON 110
Victoria Blue FBO
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
banned; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3182706
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Blue 7 allowed in the EU?
Basic Blue 7 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Blue 7 do in cosmetics?
Basic Blue 7 functions as: Hair colorant (triarylmethane dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2390-60-5.
Is Basic Blue 7 used outside cosmetics?
Basic Blue 7 also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Basic Blue 7 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Basic Blue 7 is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H301, H315, H318, H319, H400, H410).
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