Basic Red 76

Basic Red 76 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 110099
AKA: 68391-30-0, C.I. Basic Red 76, JAROCOL MADDER RED, ARIANOR MADDER RED 306003, CI 12245
Synthetic
Clean
OriginBasic Red 76 is a synthetic azo dye derived from aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrogen-containing precursors. It is synthesized through azo coupling reactions between diazonium salts and aromatic amines or phenols.
[7-Hydroxy-8-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride (CI 12245)
Formula
C20H22ClN3O2
Mol. Weight
371.90
CAS #
68391-30-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 776)
Mixed Sensitization Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 776)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 776)
Dermal Absorption 0.002–0.5%
5 animal and lab (in vitro) studies in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 776)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 2%
EU regulatory limit: 2% in non-oxidative hair dye products. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 267.
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR