Is HC Yellow No. 16 safe in cosmetics?
HC Yellow No. 16 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Yellow No. 16
INCI: HC YELLOW NO. 16
HC Yellow No. 16 (CAS 1062580-52-2 *(verify against CosIng)*) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Direct (non-reactive) hair dye — azo dye class; for oxidative and non-oxidative. 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
Direct (non-reactive) hair dye — azo dye class; for oxidative and non-oxidative formulations
Safety Rating
GOOD
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. 16.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC Yellow No. 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Yellow No. 16 allowed in the EU?
HC Yellow No. 16 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Yellow No. 16 do in cosmetics?
HC Yellow No. 16 functions as: Direct (non-reactive) hair dye — azo dye class; for oxidative and non-oxidative formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1062580-52-2 *(verify against CosIng)*.
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