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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
ion can avoid significant exposure. Accordingly, the Expert Panel concluded that Acid Orange 3 is safe for use in hair dye formulations at concentrations less than or equal to 0.2%. INTRODUCTION Acid Orange 3 is a nitro color that functions as a hair colorant in hair dyes and colors (Wenninger, C
Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU (Annex II); contains dinitro groups raising genotoxicity and sensitization concerns; not approved for cosmetic use.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acid Orange 3 safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU (Annex II); contains dinitro groups raising genotoxicity and sensitization concerns; not approved for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Acid Orange 3 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Acid Orange 3 allowed in the EU?
Acid Orange 3 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acid Orange 3 do in cosmetics?
Acid Orange 3 functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6373-74-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acid Orange 3?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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