Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Contains a phenylenediamine core, which is a known sensitizer class. The hydroxypropyl modification reduces but does not eliminate sensitization potential. Nitrosamine formation is a concern with any secondary amine functionality.. The hydroxypropyl substituent improves water solubility and reduces irritation potential compared to unsubstituted nitro-phenylenediamine dyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Red No. 15 safe in cosmetics?
Contains a phenylenediamine core, which is a known sensitizer class. The hydroxypropyl modification reduces but does not eliminate sensitization potential. Nitrosamine formation is a concern with any secondary amine functionality.. The hydroxypropyl substituent improves water solubility and reduces irritation potential compared to unsubstituted nitro-phenylenediamine dyes. The EU classifies HC Red No. 15 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is HC Red No. 15 allowed in the EU?
HC Red No. 15 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Red No. 15 do in cosmetics?
HC Red No. 15 functions as: Hair dyeing - semi-permanent direct dye. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in publicly available databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for HC Red No. 15?
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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