Is HC Red No. 8 safe in cosmetics?
HC Red No. 8 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Red No. 8
INCI: HC RED NO. 8
HC Red No. 8 (CAS 97404-14-3 (free base); 13556-29-1 (salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (colorant). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair dyeing (colorant)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not specifically banned by FDA; coal tar exemption may technically apply, but EU ban makes it commercially non-viable globally
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HC Red No. 8.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC Red No. 8.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Red No. 8 allowed in the EU?
HC Red No. 8 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Red No. 8 do in cosmetics?
HC Red No. 8 functions as: Hair dyeing (colorant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97404-14-3 (free base); 13556-29-1 (salt).
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