Synonym(s)
CAS number: 11099-03-9; CI 50415; CI NO 50415; Nigrosine; Nigrosineewn; Nigrosinesb; Nigrosinessb
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Solvent black 5 is a black azo dye which is used in the cosmetic field as a hair dye. Solvent black 5 is insoluble in water, but soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents. The dye is widely used e.g. for dyeing leather goods.
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The framework conditions for colouring agents which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex III.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer