HC Red No. 7
INCI: HC RED NO. 7
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for HC Red No. 7. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOAEL | 50 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for HC Red No. 7 based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Source: SCCS; IVDK
Expert Verdict
Mutagenicity studies gave mixed results; CIR concluded it is at most a weak mutagen. Low dermal absorption mitigates genotoxicity risk. Purity >98.5%.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Red No. 7 safe in cosmetics?
Mutagenicity studies gave mixed results; CIR concluded it is at most a weak mutagen. Low dermal absorption mitigates genotoxicity risk. Purity >98.5%. The EU classifies HC Red No. 7 as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is HC Red No. 7 allowed in the EU?
HC Red No. 7 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Red No. 7 do in cosmetics?
HC Red No. 7 functions as: Semi-permanent (direct) hair colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24905-87-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for HC Red No. 7?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for HC Red No. 7?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for HC Red No. 7 is 50 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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