Safety Assessment of Basic Yellow 87 as Used in Cosmetics

Christina L. Burnett, Wilma F. Bergfeld, Donald V. Belsito, David E. Cohen, Curtis D. Klaassen, Allan E. Rettie, David Ross, Thomas J. Slaga, Paul W. Snyder, Susan C. Tilton, Monice M. Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Senior Scientific Analyst, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Member, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Former Member, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Senior Director, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Executive Director

International Journal of Toxicology

Published online on June 06, 2026

Abstract

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The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Basic Yellow 87, which is reported to function as a hair dye in cosmetic products. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel ...