BASIC BLUE 26

BannedCAS 2580-56-525 regulations across 17 markets

BASIC BLUE 26 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 2580-56-5. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
2580-56-5
Color Index
CI 44045

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
2580-56-5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index
44045

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_44045
Product type
not_mucous_membranes
Conditions of use
Application fields: not_mucous_membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #287
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045) 不得使用於染髮用途化粧品
CAS
2580-56-5

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
BASIC BLUE 26 (CAS No. 2580-56-5)
Conditions of use
when used as a colourant in cosmetics not intended to be in contact with mucous membranes.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene] cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene] cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene] cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene] cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene] cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene] cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1340
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (Basic Blue 26; CI 44045)
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #69
Chemical name
[4-[[4-Anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
CAS
2580-56-5
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 44045

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BASIC BLUE 26 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BASIC BLUE 26 banned in any country?

Yes, BASIC BLUE 26 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on BASIC BLUE 26 in cosmetics?

BASIC BLUE 26 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use BASIC BLUE 26 in cosmetics?

BASIC BLUE 26 is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.