Basic Yellow 87

Basic Yellow 87

AKA “Maxilon yellow 4GL, MY 4GL compound, CITRUS YELLOW, COLOREX BY87, CI BASIC YELLOW 87, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS GELB, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS YELLOW”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Basic yellow 87

AKA: Maxilon yellow 4GL, MY 4GL compound, CITRUS YELLOW, COLOREX BY87, CI BASIC YELLOW 87, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS GELB, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS YELLOW

Synthetic · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Clean

A vibrant yellow pigment that delivers rich, long-lasting color to hair. Creates beautiful, consistent results in hair dye formulations.

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

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

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.