Basic Blue 99
Agent Name
Basic Blue 99
CAS Number
68123-13-7
Formula
C19-H20-Br-N4-O2.Cl
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
3-((4-Amino-6-bromo-5,8-dihydro-1-hydroxy-8-imino-5-oxo-2-
naphtha- lenyl)amino)-N,N,N-trimethylbenzenaminium chloride; Basic blue 99; Benzenaminium, 3-((4-amino-6-bromo-5,8-dihydro-1-hydroxy-8-
imino-5-oxo-2-naphtha- lenyl)amino)-N,N,N-trimethyl-,
chloride; CI 56059; C.I. Basic Blue 99; [ChemIDplus] COLIPA C 059; Arianor Steel Blue; Arianor Steel Blue 306004; C.I. 56059; [EC: SCCS - Opinion]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Black odorless powder; [EC: SCCS - Opinion]
Sources/Uses
Used as a hair dye; [Danish Ministry of the Environment]
Comments
Immunologic, occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva, p. 219] Possesses moderate to strong sensitizing potential; [ToxPlanet: Danish Ministry of the Environment] A mixture of over 20 compounds, with considerable variation of composition in the batches tested; [EC: SCCS - Opinion]
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Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: