Basic Yellow 87

Basic Yellow 87

AKA “Maxilon yellow 4GL, MY 4GL compound, CITRUS YELLOW, COLOREX BY87, 68259-00-7, 224I63D8K4, CI BASIC YELLOW 87, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS GELB, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS YELLOW”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Basic yellow 87

AKA: Maxilon yellow 4GL, MY 4GL compound, CITRUS YELLOW, COLOREX BY87, 68259-00-7, 224I63D8K4, CI BASIC YELLOW 87, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS GELB, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS YELLOW

Ingredient · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Clean

Pyridinium, 1- methyl-4-[( methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate ( CI Basic Yellow 87 )

Formula

C15H19N3O4S

Mol. Weight

337.40

CAS #

68259-00-7

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Functions

Hair Dyeing

Locks In Moisture

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Colors Hair

Traditional Use

A synthetic dye created for cosmetic use in the 20th century. Developed to provide bright, stable yellow coloration in cosmetics and personal care products.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

—

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-1

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

0%

0%20%

Reg. Limit

EU regulatory limit: 0%. 1,0 %. (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 1... Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 275.