Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

HC Yellow No. 7

INCI: HC YELLOW NO. 7

CAS Number
104226-21-3
Function
Hair Dyeing (non-oxidative semi-permanent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 0.25%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under coal-tar hair dye exemption (FD&C Act ยง601(a))

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for HC Yellow 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 10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU but permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption; moderate safety profile with narrow safety margin at 0.25% maximum concentration.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HC Yellow No. 7 safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU but permitted in US under coal-tar hair dye exemption; moderate safety profile with narrow safety margin at 0.25% maximum concentration. The EU classifies HC Yellow No. 7 as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is HC Yellow No. 7 allowed in the EU?

HC Yellow No. 7 EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does HC Yellow No. 7 do in cosmetics?

HC Yellow No. 7 functions as: Hair Dyeing (non-oxidative semi-permanent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104226-21-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for HC Yellow 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 Yellow No. 7?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for HC Yellow No. 7 is 10 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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