Is HC Blue No. 9 safe in cosmetics?
HC Blue No. 9 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Blue No. 9
INCI: HC BLUE NO. 9
HC Blue No. 9 (CAS 114087-41-1 (free base) / 114087-42-2 (HCl salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing — semi-permanent direct dye (blue). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
114087-41-1 (free base) / 114087-42-2 (HCl salt)
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Function
Hair dyeing — semi-permanent direct dye (blue)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under coal-tar hair dye exemption (FD&C Act §601(a)); not an FDA-listed color additive under 21 CFR 73/74
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HC Blue No. 9.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for HC Blue No. 9 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Blue No. 9 allowed in the EU?
HC Blue No. 9 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Blue No. 9 do in cosmetics?
HC Blue No. 9 functions as: Hair dyeing — semi-permanent direct dye (blue). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 114087-41-1 (free base) / 114087-42-2 (HCl salt).
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