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Brilliant Blue
CAS: 3844-45-9
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) EffectsData sources
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Can be fatal on contact, ingestion or inhalation for humans and other mammals.
Irritates the Eyes – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the eye.
Irritates the Skin – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Toxic to Humans & Animals
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- FIFRA Registered PesticideUS EPA - OPP - Registered PesticidesUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Eyes
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Eye irritation category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation (unverified) [Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Skin
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H315 - Causes skin irritation (unverified) [Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Chronic (Long Term) EffectsData sources
Cancer – Can cause or increase the risk of cancer.
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Cancer
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Group 3 - Agent is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humansIARCInternational Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization (IARC)
Direct Hazard » Other Health Effects
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Inherent HazardsData sources
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Restricted List
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Annex III - Restricted SubstancesEU - Cosmetics RegulationEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)Food Packaging Forum
- TSCA Commercially ActiveTSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (Active-Inactive)US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- DSL-allEC - CEPA DSLEnvironment Canada & Health Canada (EC)
How does this chemical impact the environment?Data sources
Persistent – Does not break down readily from natural processes.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Persistent
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- PersistentEC - CEPA DSLEnvironment Canada & Health Canada (EC)
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