Is 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone safe for babies and kids?
Moderate risk for kidsInfants 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 riskInfants 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.
Risk for pregnant and nursing people
Context-dependentPregnancy 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.
Regulatory consensus
1 regulatory bodyhas classified 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone.
| Agency | Year | Classification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Products — personal care, industrial, food contact
Safer alternatives
Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to 1-4-Diaminoanthraquinone:
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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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