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Agent Name Basic blue 99
CAS Number 68123-13-7
Formula C19-H20-Br-N4-O2.Cl
Major Category Dyes
Synonyms 3-((4-Amino-6-bromo-5,8-dihydro-1-hydroxy-8-imino-5-oxo-2-
naphtha- lenyl)amino)-N,N,N-trimethylbenzenaminium chloride; Basic blue 99; Benzenaminium, 3-((4-amino-6-bromo-5,8-dihydro-1-hydroxy-8-
imino-5-oxo-2-naphtha- lenyl)amino)-N,N,N-trimethyl-,
chloride; CI 56059; C.I. Basic Blue 99; [ChemIDplus]
Category Other Dyes
Sources/Uses Used as a hair dye;
Comments Immunologic, occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva 2004, p. 102]
Reference Link Immediate-type allergy to the hair dye basic blue 99 in a hairdresser.
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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