Basic Red 46

Basic Red 46

Formula	CAS

Background
Basic Red 46 is a monoazo dye. Foussereau reported a case of dermatitis due to this agent in red, black, and blue yarns taken from a sweater (30% wool and 70% acrylic).

Synonyms
Basic Red 46

Uses
Monoazo dye used for acrylic and polyester textiles (sweaters)

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Foussereau J. Contact dermatitis to basic red 46. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):106.
2.	Dooms-Goossens A. Textile dye dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 1992;27(5):321-323.
3.	Hatch KL, Maibach HI. Textile dye dermatitis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1995;32(4):631-639.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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