Brilliant black bn

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 18.12.2020

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Synonym(s)

BC.I. Food Black 1; Black PN; Blue Black BN; Brilliant Acid Black; Brilliant Black BN; CAS No 2519-30-4; Certicol Black PNW; Cilefa Black B; E 151; Edicol Supra Black BN; Hexacol Black PN; L Black 8000; Melan black; Xylene Black F

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Brilliant Black BN is a synthetic, water-soluble azo dye with which violet, brown and black shades can be achieved.

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In food technology, brilliant black (E 151) is used to color "false caviar black", for example. In addition, the dye is used in liquorice and other confectionery and beverages.

Furthermore, the dye is used in cosmetics (shampoos, foam and shower baths, liquid soaps).

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Azo dyes can cause allergic reactions (on the skin and respiratory tract) in people who are predisposed to them. Some experimental results also indicate a possible mutagenic and carcinogenic effect.

The dye may also contain aluminium. This addition does not have to be declared. The metal is suspected of promoting dementia diseases in the brain, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, as a so-called metal solvent, aluminium influences the effect of the female sex hormones.

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Last updated on: 18.12.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer