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Annex
III
Entry
253

HC Yellow No. 4

2-[bis(2-Hydroxye­thyl)amino]-5-nitro­phenol

— Do not use with nitro­sating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers

CAS
59820-43-8
EC
428-840-7
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Annex
III
Entry
253

HC Yellow No 4

2-[bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-5- nitrophenol

- Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 micrograme/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

CAS
59820-43-8
EC
428-840-7
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Annex
III
Entry
254

ACID RED 33

Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphathlene-2,7-disulphonate (see note 17); (CI 17200)

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
3567-66-6
EC
222-656-9
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Annex
III
Entry
259

HC Yellow No 9

1-Methoxy-3-(β-aminoethyl) amino-4-nitrobenzene, hydrochloride

- Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

CAS
86419-69-4
EC
415-480-1
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Annex
III
Entry
26

AMMONIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE

Ammonium monofluorophosphate

Contains ammonium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. “for…

CAS
20859-38-5 -- 66115-19-3
EC
- -- -
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Annex
III
Entry
260

HC Yellow No 7

1-(4’-Aminophenylazo)-2-methyl- 4-(bis-2-hydroxyethyl) aminobenzene

Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

CAS
104226-21-3
EC
146-420-6
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Annex
III
Entry
262

BASIC YELLOW 57

Benzenaminium, 3-[(4,5-dihydro- 3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H- pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-N,N,Ntrimethyl-, chloride

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
68391-31-1
EC
269-943-5
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Annex
III
Entry
264

HC Blue No 14

9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-bis [(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)amino]-

- Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

CAS
99788-75-7
EC
421-470-7
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Annex
III
Entry
265

DISPERSE VIOLET 1

1,4-Diaminoanthraquinone

Impurity of Disperse Red 15 in Disperse Violet 1 for hair dye formulations should be < 1 % (w/w)

CAS
128-95-0
EC
204-922-6
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Annex
III
Entry
266

HC RED No 3

Ethanol, 2-((4- amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)-

For (a): To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For (a) and (b): “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age o…

CAS
2871-01-4
EC
220-701-7
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Annex
III
Entry
267

BASIC RED 76

[7-Hydroxy-8-[(2- methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride

Hair dye substance non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
68391-30-0
EC
269-941-4
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Annex
III
Entry
269

2-Amino-5- Ethylphenol HCl

Phenol, 2-Amino- 5-Ethyl-, Hydrochloride

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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 hen…

CAS
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EC
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Product type
Annex
III
Entry
269

BASIC RED 51

2-[[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]azo]-1,3- dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
77061-58-6
EC
278-601-4
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Annex
III
Entry
270

ACID RED 92

Fluorescein, 2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-4,5,6,7- tetrachloro-, disodium salt (CI 45410)

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
18472-87-2
EC
242-355-6
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Annex
III
Entry
271

Disperse Blue 377 is a mixture of three dyes:(1) 1,4-bis[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]anthra-9,10-quinone/(2) 1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-4-[(3- hydroxypropyl)amino]ant…

Mixture of (1), (2) & (3) in dispersing agent (lignosulphate): (1) 9,10-Anthracenedione- 1,4-bis[(2- Hydroxyethyl)amino] (2) 9,10-Anthracenedione-1- [(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]- 4-[(3- Hydroxypropyl)amino] (3) 9,10-anthrace…

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
(1) 4471-41-4/(2) 67674-26-4/(3) 67701-36-4
EC
(1) 224-743-7/(2) 266-865-3/(3) 266-954-7
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Annex
III
Entry
272

P-AMINOPHENOL

4-Aminophenol

(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 ‘bla…

CAS
123-30-8
EC
204-616-2
Product type
Annex
III
Entry
273

1-Hydroxyethyl-4,5- Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate

4,5-Diamino-1-(2- hydroxyethyl)-1H- pyrazole

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colorants 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…

CAS
155601-30-2
EC
429-300-3
Product type
Annex
III
Entry
274

4-Formyl-1-Methylquinolinium-p-Toluenesulfonate

Quinolinium, 4- formyl-1-methyl-, salt with 4- methylbenzenesulfonic acid (1:1)

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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 hen…

CAS
223398-02-5
EC
453-790-8
Product type
Annex
III
Entry
275

Basic Yellow 87

Pyridinium, 1- methyl-4-[( methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
68259-00-7
EC
269-503-2
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Annex
III
Entry
276

BASIC ORANGE 31

2-[(4-Aminophenyl)azo]-1,3- dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
97404-02-9
EC
306-764-4
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Annex
III
Entry
277

2,6-Diamino-3- ((Pyridine-3-yl)azo)Pyridine

2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3-(3- pyridinylazo)

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
28365-08-4
EC
421-430-9
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Annex
III
Entry
278

BASIC VIOLET 2

4-((4-Amino-3- methylphenyl)(4- imino-3-methyl- 2,5-cyclohexadien-1- ylidene)methyl)-2- methylphenylamine monohydrochloride (CI 42520)

a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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 …

CAS
3245-91-7
EC
221-831-7
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Annex
III
Entry
279

2,3-Diaminodihydropyrazolopyrazolone Dimethosulfonate

2,3-Diamino-6,7- dihydro-1H,5H- pyrazolo[1,2-a] Pyrazol-1-one dimethanesulfonate

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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 hen…

CAS
857035-95-1
EC
469-500-8
Product type
Annex
III
Entry
28

Potassium monofluorophosphate

Contains potassium monofluorophosphate For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for …

CAS
14104-28-0
EC
237-957-0
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Annex
III
Entry
280

Picramic Acid and Sodium Picramate

2-Amino-4,6-dinitrophenol and 2- amino-4,6-dinitrophenol, sodium salt

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
96-91-3 / 831-52-7
EC
202-544-6 / 212-603-8
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Annex
III
Entry
281

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline

1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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 …

CAS
80062-31-3
EC
279-383-3
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Annex
III
Entry
282

HC Blue 16

1-Propanaminium, 3-[[9,10-dihydro- 4-(methylamino)- 9,10-dioxo-1- anthracenyl] amino]-N,N- dimethyl-N- propyl-, bromide

— Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers

CAS
502453-61-4
EC
481-170-7
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Annex
III
Entry
284

2,2'-METHYLENEBIS 4-AMINOPHENOL HCL

Phenol, 2,2'- methylenebis[4- amino-], dihydrochloride

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
27311-52-0 / 63969-46-0
EC
440-850-3
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Annex
III
Entry
285

2,6-Diaminopyridine

Pyridine-2,6- diyldiamine

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants 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…

CAS
141-86-6
EC
205-507-2
Product type
Annex
III
Entry
287

BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)

C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride

For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

CAS
17301-53-0
EC
241-327-0
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Annex
III
Entry
288

HC Blue No 17

3-[(4-amino-3- methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1- yl)amino]-N,N,N -trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate salt

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and folow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary "black hen…

CAS
16517-75-2
EC
605-392-2
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Annex
III
Entry
289

HC BLUE NO 15

Phosphoric acid compound with 4-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl) (4-imino- 3,5-dimethyl-2,5- cyclohexadien-1- ylidene) methyl]- 2,6-dimethylaniline (1:1)

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants 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 h…

CAS
74578-10-2
EC
277-929-5
Max concentration Product type
Annex
III
Entry
29

Calcium monofluorophosphate

Contains calcium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. “for …

CAS
7789-74-4
EC
232-187-1
Max concentration Product type
Annex
III
Entry
290

ACID GREEN 25

Disodium 2,2′- (9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,4-diyldiimino)bis(5- methylsulphonate)

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
4403-90-1
EC
224-546-6
Max concentration Product type
Annex
III
Entry
291

ACID VIOLET 43

Sodium, 4- [(9,10-dihydro-4- hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl) amino]toluene-3- sulphonate

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
4430-18-6
EC
224-618-7
Max concentration Product type
Annex
III
Entry
294

Disperse Red 17

Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3- methyl-4-[(E)-(4- nitrophenyl)azo] phenyl]imino]bis-

(a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “Hair colorants 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…

CAS
3179-89-3
EC
221-665-5
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Annex
III
Entry
295

Acid Black 1

4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6- (phenylazo)-2,7- naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
1064-48-8
EC
213-903-1
Max concentration Product type
Annex
III
Entry
296

Pigment Red 57

Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(4- methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoate

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

CAS
5858-81-1
EC
227-497-9
Max concentration Product type
Annex
III
Entry
297

ETHOXYDIGLYCOL

2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol

(a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products

CAS
111-90-0
EC
203-919-7
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