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HC RED NO. 7

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 5WRI22G12X · registered name HC RED NO. 7 · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

HC Red No. 7 is the hair color that conforms to the formula

Cosmetic roles

Dyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

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 : 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 : 1.0 %
  • Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating agents • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers Indonesia only : Safety data is required (as it is weak mutagenic) 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 : The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 1,0%
  • Other : - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum notrosamine content: 50 micrograme/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 251 · maximum concentration 1,0% · applies to Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction Annex III/251 · SCCS opinion: Opinion on HC Red No. 7

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of HC Red No. 7

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name HC赤7: 本品は、次の化学式で表される頭髪用染料である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

HC RED NO. 7INCI에치씨적색7호Korean label name (MFDS standard)Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)amino]-SynonymHC赤7Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
24905-87-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
246-521-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID90179613
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID50102104
IUPAC
2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethan-1-ol
Molecular formula
C8H11N3O3
Molecular weight
197.194 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Dye1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 1 studies
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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