Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant obtained by precipitating an azo dye onto a mineral aluminum base. It provides a blue hue to hair cosmetic formulations.
Hair conditioningColorantRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Hair conditioning — Improves the appearance, softness and manageability of the hair.
Colorant — Adds colour to the product or to the application.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max 0.5 % in Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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