HC Yellow No. 4
2-[bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-5-nitrophenol
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
HC Yellow No. 4
Chemical name
2-[bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-5-nitrophenol
Chemical / IUPAC name
2-[bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-5-nitrophenol
Maximum concentration
1,5 %
Other restrictions
— Do not use with nitrosating agents
— Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg
— Keep in nitrite-free containers
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
Identified ingredients
Ingredient inventory links
Related records
CI 19140 / ACID YELLOW 23
ACID BLUE 9
6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL
About this record
This substance is listed as restricted under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Use is only permitted under the specific conditions, concentration limits and product restrictions shown above.
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