Baby Safety / Compounds / 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone

Is 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone safe for babies and kids?

Moderate risk for kids

Infants are more vulnerable to 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What is 1-4-diaminoanthraquinone?

Also known as: 1,4-Diaminoanthraquinone, Disperse violet 1, Krisolamine, Acetate Red Violet R.

CAS number
128-95-0
Molecular formula
C14H10N2O2
Molecular weight
238.24 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C=CC(=C3C2=O)N)N
PubChem CID
31420

Risk for babies

Moderate risk

Infants are more vulnerable to 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.

What to do: Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

Risk for pregnant and nursing people

Context-dependent

Pregnancy alters the metabolism and distribution of 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone, potentially increasing fetal exposure. The developing embryo/fetus is vulnerable during organogenesis (weeks 3-8) and neurological development. Placental transfer should be assumed.

No specific reproductive toxicity data identified, but pregnancy-specific safety data is limited for most chemicals. Precautionary minimization of exposure is recommended.

What to do: Minimize exposure during pregnancy and lactation. Consult healthcare provider regarding specific risks. Consider alternative products with lower hazard profiles.

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory bodyhas classified 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
Unknown

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where kids encounter 1-4-diaminoanthraquinone

  • Consumer Productspersonal care, industrial, food contact

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone:

  • Natural dyes; Undyed alternatives
    Trade-offs: Direct chemical substitution requires verification that the replacement does not introduce new hazards (regrettable substitution). Conduct full hazard assessment of proposed alternative before adoption.
    Relative cost: 2-5× conventional

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-4-diaminoanthraquinone safe for kids?

Infants are more vulnerable to 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What products contain 1-4-diaminoanthraquinone?

1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone appears in: personal care (Consumer products); industrial (Consumer products).

What should I do if my child is exposed to 1-4-diaminoanthraquinone?

Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

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Sources (1)

  1. PubChem (2026) — database

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