HC Red No. 20

INCI: HC RED NO. 20

CAS Number
Not confirmed — absent from CosIng, SCCS, CIR, and PubChem databases
Function
Hair dyeing colorant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; no CIR review identified

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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: This INCI name may not be formally recognized. No CAS number, no SCCS opinion, and no toxicological data located. Do not formulate with this ingredient until positive identification is confirmed.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HC Red No. 20 safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gap: This INCI name may not be formally recognized. No CAS number, no SCCS opinion, and no toxicological data located. Do not formulate with this ingredient until positive identification is confirmed. The EU classifies HC Red No. 20 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is HC Red No. 20 allowed in the EU?

HC Red No. 20 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does HC Red No. 20 do in cosmetics?

HC Red No. 20 functions as: Hair dyeing colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — absent from CosIng, SCCS, CIR, and PubChem databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for HC Red No. 20?

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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