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Annex III Entry 222 CMR 05/06/2014

1-Hydroxy-2-beta-hydroxyethylamino-4,6-dinitrobenzene

2-HYDROXYETHYL PICRAMIC ACID

Key data

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Entry number
222

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Record details

INCI glossary name

2-HYDROXYETHYL PICRAMIC ACID

Chemical name

1-Hydroxy-2-beta-hydroxyethylamino-4,6-dinitrobenzene

Maximum concentration

(b) 2.0%

Other restrictions

(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5%
For (a) and (b):
- Do not use with nitrosating agents
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg
- Kep in nitrite-free containers

Warnings

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/344

SCCS opinions

  • Request for a Re-evaluation of hair dyes listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products
  • Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004
  • Opinion on Personal Use of Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk
  • Opinion on the Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer Risk
  • Assessment Strategies for Hair Dyes
  • Opinion on 2-Hydroxyethyl picramic acid
  • Opinion on 2-Hydroxyethyl picramic acid
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
  • Opinion on 2-Hydroxyethyl picramic acid

Identified ingredients

  • 2-HYDROXYETHYL PICRAMIC ACID

CMR

Reprotoxic Cat. 2()

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