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Expert Verdict
EU-banned due to absent safety dossier; SCCNFP concluded use cannot be considered safe. Permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Brown No. 2 safe in cosmetics?
EU-banned due to absent safety dossier; SCCNFP concluded use cannot be considered safe. Permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption. The EU classifies HC Brown No. 2 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is HC Brown No. 2 allowed in the EU?
HC Brown No. 2 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Brown No. 2 do in cosmetics?
HC Brown No. 2 functions as: Hair dyeing — semi-permanent direct dye (brown). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83803-99-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for HC Brown No. 2?
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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