Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

HC Orange No. 7

INCI: HC ORANGE NO. 7

CAS Number
Not confirmed in publicly available databases at time of review - verify against current CosIng or Annex III entries
Function
Hair dyeing (direct/semi-permanent dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Falls under the coal tar hair dye exemption; permitted with standard caution labeling; not batch-certified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

SCCS-evaluated; typical concerns for nitro dyes include skin sensitization, potential mutagenicity, and contact dermatitis; restricted use reflects safety assessment outcomes. Synthetic nitro dye; origin classified as synthetic; used in non-oxidative systems where color is deposited directly without chemical reaction with hair keratin

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HC Orange No. 7 safe in cosmetics?

SCCS-evaluated; typical concerns for nitro dyes include skin sensitization, potential mutagenicity, and contact dermatitis; restricted use reflects safety assessment outcomes. Synthetic nitro dye; origin classified as synthetic; used in non-oxidative systems where color is deposited directly without chemical reaction with hair keratin The EU classifies HC Orange No. 7 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is HC Orange No. 7 allowed in the EU?

HC Orange No. 7 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does HC Orange No. 7 do in cosmetics?

HC Orange No. 7 functions as: Hair dyeing (direct/semi-permanent dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in publicly available databases at time of review - verify against current CosIng or Annex III entries.

What is the Margin of Safety for HC Orange No. 7?

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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