Is HC Yellow No. 15 safe in cosmetics?
HC Yellow No. 15 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Yellow No. 15
Also known as: UNII-HTV51479KF, 2-((2-Nitro-4-amidophenyl)amino))ethanol, Benzamide, 4-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitro-, HC Yellow 15
INCI: HC YELLOW NO. 15
HC Yellow No. 15 (CAS 138377-66-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Semi-permanent (direct) hair dye — nitro dye class. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Semi-permanent (direct) hair dye — nitro dye class
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-3-nitrobenzamide
InChIKey
HWIFOTHJSSDGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — coal-tar hair dye exemption under FD&C Act §601(a)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HC Yellow No. 15.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC Yellow No. 15.
Known Synonyms
UNII-HTV51479KF
2-((2-Nitro-4-amidophenyl)amino))ethanol
Benzamide, 4-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitro-
HC Yellow 15
Chemical Function
Dye
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Yellow No. 15 allowed in the EU?
HC Yellow No. 15 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Yellow No. 15 do in cosmetics?
HC Yellow No. 15 functions as: Semi-permanent (direct) hair dye — nitro dye class. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 138377-66-9.
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