HC Green No. 1
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU due to lack of toxicological submission and nitroaromatic structure raising genotoxicity/mutagenicity concerns; permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Green No. 1 safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU due to lack of toxicological submission and nitroaromatic structure raising genotoxicity/mutagenicity concerns; permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption. The EU classifies HC Green No. 1 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is HC Green No. 1 allowed in the EU?
HC Green No. 1 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Green No. 1 do in cosmetics?
HC Green No. 1 functions as: Dye. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52136-25-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for HC Green No. 1?
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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