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Compound record

Disodium 4-amino-3-[[4'-[(2,4-diaminophenyl)azo][1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]azo] -5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (C.I. Direct Black 38)

Also known as EM 38

1937-37-7 ยท candidate list substance

SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring
Status

Current EU framework read, dates, and source-backed status context.

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EM 38 Direct Black 38C.I. Direct Black 38Chlorazol Black E
Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources
CAS 1937-37-7
Formula C34H25N9Na2O7S2
Molecular weight 781.7 g/mol
InChIKey XRPLBRIHZGVJIC-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Current status

EU status, SVHC, REACH, and POPs view

Disodium 4-amino-3-[[4'-[(2,4-diaminophenyl)azo][1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]azo] -5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (C.I. Direct Black 38) is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on Carcinogenic (Article 57a), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

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Candidate List substancestatuslatest imported framework state
8 Mar 2026last checkedlatest authority check date captured
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Imported rationale

Carcinogenic (Article 57a)

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Operational routes from the current status

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Imported framework rows

Authority-backed detail

CandidateList 16 Dec 2013

Candidate List substance

Carcinogenic (Article 57a)

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