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Annex III Entry 234 24/07/2013

Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]- and its salts

HC VIOLET NO 1

Key data

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Entry number
234

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Record details

INCI glossary name

HC VIOLET NO 1

Chemical name

Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]- and its salts

Chemical / IUPAC name

Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]- and its salts

Maximum concentration

(b) 0.28%

Other restrictions

a) Afther mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25%
For (a) and (b)
- Do not use with nitrosating agents
- Maximum nitrosamines content: 50 microgram/kg
- Keep in nitrie-free containetrs

Warnings

Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.

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 Violet No. 1
  • Opinion on 1-Amino-3-methyl-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amino-6-nitrobenzene
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties

Identified ingredients

  • HC VIOLET NO. 1
Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-NAPHTHOL

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-Naphthol

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III 190
Shared product type

ACID BLUE 9

CAS: 3844-45-9 - 2650-18-2 - 68921-42-6
EC: 223-339-8 - 220-168-0 - 272-939-6
Annex III 191
Shared product type

CURRY RED

CAS: 25956-17-6
EC: 247-368-0
Annex III 192
Shared product type

ACID RED 18

CAS: 2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
EC: 220-036-2 - 235-438-3
Annex III 193
Shared product type

ACID RED 52

CAS: 3520-42-1
EC: 222-529-8
Annex III 195
Shared product type

ACID BLUE 62

CAS: 4368-56-3
EC: 224-460-9
Annex III 196
Shared product type

HC BLUE NO. 11

CAS: 23920-15-2
EC: 459-980-7

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