1-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitro-4-N-ethyl-N-(beta-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene and its hydrocloride
HC BLUE NO. 12
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
HC BLUE NO. 12
Chemical name
1-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitro-4-N-ethyl-N-(beta-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene and its hydrocloride
Chemical / IUPAC name
1-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitro-4- N-ethyl-N-(.beta.- hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene and its hydrochloride
Product type
Maximum concentration
(b) 1.5% (as hydrocloride)
Other restrictions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75% (as hydrochloride)
For (a) and (b):
- Do not use with nitrosating agents
-Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg
- Keep 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 the past.
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 HC Blue No. 12
- Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
- Opinion on HC Blue No. 12
- Opinion on HC Blue No. 12
Identified ingredients
- HC BLUE NO. 12
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