HC Violet No 2
1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]
HC Violet No 2 is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: 2,0 %.
Chemical identity and properties
HC Violet No. 2
- IUPAC name
- 3-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitroanilino]propan-1-ol
- Molecular formula
- C13H21N3O5
- Molecular weight
- 299.32 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 299.14812078 Da
- XLogP3
- 0.7
- Topological polar surface area
- 122.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 4
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 7
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
7 more reported names
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID60146352
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Signal: Warning Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H412 (100%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 8 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| EMBL-EBI ChEBI | No exact record | 2026-08-31 |
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Record details
Maximum concentration
2,0 %
Other restrictions
— Do not use with nitrosating agents
— Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg
— Keep in nitrite-free containers
Warnings
Can cause allergic reaction
INCI glossary name
HC Violet No 2
Chemical name
1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]
Regulatory information
Identified ingredients
Key data
Inventory links for HC Violet No 2
Related records for HC Violet No 2
CI 19140 / ACID YELLOW 23
ACID BLUE 9
6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL
What Annex III means for HC Violet No 2
HC Violet No 2 is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.
When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.
This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.
Compliance checklist
- Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: 2,0 %
- Confirm product type compatibility: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Include required warning statement on product label.
- Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).
Frequently asked questions
Source note for Annex III record HC Violet No 2
This page summarizes one Annex III record for HC Violet No 2 from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.
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