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CI 20470

Sodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate

CI 20470 is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: IV/46.

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European UnionEvidence linked
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2English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
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1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
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2English
ASEANEvidence linked
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1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
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0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
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0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
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0English
AustraliaSource mapped
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BrazilSource mapped
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0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1064-48-8
CAS 1064-48-8PubChem CID 135442942

2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-(2-(4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl)-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1:?)

Amido Black 10B is an organic sodium salt resulting from the formal condensation of Amido Black 10B (acid form) with two equivalents of sodium hydroxide. It has a role as a histological dye. It contains a 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[(p-nitrophenyl)azo]-6-(phenylazo)-naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate. ChEBI

IUPAC name
disodium;4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[(4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-6-phenyldiazenylnaphthalene-2,7-disulfonate
Molecular formula
C22H14N6Na2O9S2
Molecular weight
616.5 g/mol
Exact mass
616.00590696 Da
Topological polar surface area
273.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
14
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4-nitrophenyl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonic acid, sodium saltRefChem:446195280-105-8ACID BLACK 1Naphthol Blue BlackAmido Black 10BAcid black 28005-03-6
16 more reported names
Buffalo Black NBRC.I. Acid Black 1NIGROSINEAmidoschwarzAmido blackC.I. Acid Black 1, disodium saltAcidal Black 10BNaphthol Blue Black BAcidal Navy Blue 3BRAcid Blue BlackAcid Blue-BlackC.I. 20470Sandopel Blue PBoruta Black ASolar Blue BlackAcid Black H
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:86230

Amido Black 10B

An organic sodium salt resulting from the formal condensation of Amido Black 10B (acid form) with two equivalents of sodium hydroxide.

Formula
C22H14N6O9S2.2Na
Average mass
616.501 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
616.00591 Da
Formal charge
0
  • organic sodium salt — is a (CHEBI:38700)
  • histological dye — has role (CHEBI:77178)
  • 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[(p-nitrophenyl)azo]-6-(phenylazo)-naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate — has part (CHEBI:86227)
  • histological dye — has role (CHEBI:77178)
  • organic sodium salt — is a (CHEBI:38700)
Additional curated names
disodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-6-[(E)-phenyldiazenyl]naphthalene-2,7-disulfonateAcid Black 1Buffalo Black NBRCI 20470C.I. Acid Black 1Naphthol blue blackNaphthol Blue Black
Cross-references from this source

Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2015-06-29. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match135442942

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 283 of 315 companies Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 315 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 283 of 315 reports by companies.; There are 2 notifications provided by 32 of 315 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (3 of 3) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 3 of 3 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 3 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 3 of 3 reports by companies.; There are 0 notifications provided by 0 of 3 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
EMBL-EBI ChEBIExact match2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CI 20470

INCI name

CI 20470

Description

Sodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
32739
Imported identity
CI 20470
Source update
13/08/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Shared CAS number
Entry 295

Acid Black 1

CAS: 1064-48-8
EC: 213-903-1
Annex IV Restriction reference
Entry 46

CI 20470

CAS: 1064-48-8
EC: 213-903-1

Key data

Restriction
IV/46
Function
COLORANT
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light. All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

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How CI 20470 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CI 20470 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CI 20470 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

CI 20470 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 CI 20470 reads: "IV/46". 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, CI 20470 carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 1064-48-8 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 CI 20470

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CI 20470 with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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