Beauty · Dyes & colorants

Is Disperse Blue 1 Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Disperse Blue 1 is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (dyes & colorants).

INCI name Disperse Blue 1. CAS 2475-45-8.

Is Disperse Blue 1 banned in the EU?

Disperse Blue 1 (Disperse Blue 1) is an anthraquinone dye.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

A possible carcinogen; banned in EU cosmetics.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Disperse Blue 1 banned in the EU?

Disperse Blue 1 is banned under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Disperse Blue 1 in US cosmetics?

Yes — Disperse Blue 1 can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Disperse Blue 1?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Disperse Blue 1 automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Disperse Blue 1?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Disperse Blue 1.

Is Disperse Blue 1 in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Disperse Blue 1 or other ingredients banned overseas.

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