Basic Blue 99
Basic Blue 99 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, hair dyeing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | BASIC BLUE 99 |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR DYEING |
| CAS number | 68123-13-7 |
| EC number | 268-544-3 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Conditioners 33.3%Hair Masks 33.3%Other Styling 33.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Basic Blue 99 do in skincare?
- Basic Blue 99 functions as a hair conditioning, hair dyeing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Basic Blue 99 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Basic Blue 99?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (33.3% of its uses).
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