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HC YELLOW NO. 2

HC Yellow No.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 9FVT2KMV9O · registered name HC YELLOW NO. 2 · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

HC Yellow No. 2 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 : (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) 1.0%
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75% For (a) and (b): • Do not use with nitrosating agents • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50μg/kg • 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 : (a) 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 (a) & (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

China

  • Maximum concentration : 0.75%
  • Maximum concentration : 1%

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) 1,0%
  • Other : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,75% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause allergic reactions.

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 255 · maximum concentration (b) 1,0% · 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)

Restriction Annex III/255 · SCCS opinion: Opinion on HC Yellow No. 2

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of HC Yellow No. 2

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name HC黄2: 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 YELLOW NO. 2INCI에치씨황색2호Korean label name (MFDS standard)Ethanol, 2-[(2-nitrophenyl)amino]-SynonymHC YELLOW NO.2SynonymHC黄2Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
4926-55-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
225-555-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0063650
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9040683
IUPAC
2-(2-Nitroanilino)ethan-1-ol
Molecular formula
C8H10N2O3
Molecular weight
182.179 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 2 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.

  • Dye2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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