What does the restriction note for BASIC BROWN 4 mean?

The restriction field for BASIC BROWN 4 reads: II/1296. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CAS 4482-25-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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BASIC BROWN 4

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1,3-Benzenediamine, 4,4'-[(4,4-methyl- 1,3-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis[6-methyl- (CI 21010)

BASIC BROWN 4 is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1296.

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Inventory details for BASIC BROWN 4

INCI name

BASIC BROWN 4

Description

1,3-Benzenediamine, 4,4'-[(4,4-methyl- 1,3-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis[6-methyl- (CI 21010)

Annex records for BASIC BROWN 4

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 1296

4,4'-[(4-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(azo)]bis[6-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine] (Basic Brown 4) and its sal…

CAS: 4482-25-1

EC: 224-764-1

Key data

CAS

4482-25-1

224-764-1

Restriction

II/1296

Function

HAIR DYEING

How BASIC BROWN 4 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BASIC BROWN 4 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BASIC BROWN 4 is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BASIC BROWN 4 appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for BASIC BROWN 4 reads: "II/1296". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BASIC BROWN 4 carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR DYEING

CAS 4482-25-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for BASIC BROWN 4

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for BASIC BROWN 4 with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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