HC Red No. 19

INCI: HC RED NO. 19

CAS Number
Not confirmed — no CAS found in CosIng, SCCS, or CIR databases
Function
Hair dyeing colorant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; would fall under coal tar hair dye exemption (FD&C Act §601(a)) if used as directed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gap: No CAS number confirmed, no SCCS opinion, no CIR review. Cannot be included in a CPSR without positive identification and toxicological dossier.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HC Red No. 19 safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gap: No CAS number confirmed, no SCCS opinion, no CIR review. Cannot be included in a CPSR without positive identification and toxicological dossier. The EU classifies HC Red No. 19 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is HC Red No. 19 allowed in the EU?

HC Red No. 19 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does HC Red No. 19 do in cosmetics?

HC Red No. 19 functions as: Hair dyeing colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — no CAS found in CosIng, SCCS, or CIR databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for HC Red No. 19?

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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