HC RED NO. 3

HC Red No. 3 is a C-nitro compound.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 51CPX7M1SQ · registered name HC RED NO. 3 · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Restricted

Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (b) 3.0 %
• Other limitations and requirements : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.45 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) — Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text.
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : For a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio For a) and b) Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

China

• Maximum concentration : 0.5%

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (b) 3,0%
• Other : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,45 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : For (a): To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For (a) and (b): “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 266 · maximum concentration (b) 3,0% · applies to a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer · SCCS opinion: Opinion on HC Red no 3

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments: 2007-2010

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)