CI Disperse Blue 1

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A blue to black colored aminoanthraquinone dye. Disperse blue 1 is primarily used in hair color formulations and in coloring fabrics and plastics, but has also been used as a fabric dye. Exposure to disperse blue 1 irritates the eye and skin. Disperse blue 1 is a mutagen and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - 1,4,5,8-Tetraamino Anthraquinone - 1,4,5,8-Tetraamino-9,10-anthracenedione - Acetate Blue G - Acetoquinone Blue L - Amacel Blue GG - CI 64500 - Celliton Blue Extra - Celliton Blue G - DISPERSE BLUE 1 - Disperse Blue 1