Hc yellow no. 13

Hc yellow no. 13 in plain language

What it is

Also known as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4- trifluormethyl-aniline · HC Yellow No 13 · 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO)-3-NITROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE · Hc yellow 13 · 2-((2-Nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)ethanol · AKOS000286181

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BS-26053 · HMS545I17 · N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline · STK108790 · UNII-0448DT2KKS

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a hair dye. HC Yellow No. 13 is the hair color.

• Hair dyeing
• Colourant

Is it a concern?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4- trifluormethyl-aniline is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU Annex III — restricted
• EU restricted in cosmetics

• EU·EC

  Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,5% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers Conditions of use and warnings: To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions

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• EU·CosIng·Active2 entries

  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 261.Source →
  • HC Yellow No. 13 is the hair color that conforms to the formula Restriction: Annex III/261Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Hc yellow no. 13. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

• SCCS

  EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

  No SCCS opinion on file.

• CIR

  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

  No CIR safety assessment on file.