Hc red no. 3

Hc red no. 3 in plain language

What it is

Also known as Hc red NO.3 · Ethanol, 2-((4- amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)- · HC Red 3 · HC RED No 3 · 2-(4-Amino-2-nitroanilino)ethan-1-ol · 2-(4-amino-2-nitroanilino)ethanol

Show all 19 names

ETHANOL,2-((4-AMINO-2-NITROPHENYL)AMINO)- · N1-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE · 2-((4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethanol · 2-(4-amino-2-nitroanilino)etanol · 2-Nitro-4-amino-1-(2-hydroxyethylamino)benzene · 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino-3-nitroaniline · Colorex HCR3 · Covariane rouge w 3123 · Ethanol, 2-(4-amino-2-nitroanilino)- · H.C. Red 3 · Hc red #3 · Jarocol red 3 · NCI-C54922

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a hair dye.

• Hair dyeing
• Colourant

Is it a concern?

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

Why it's flagged

Ethanol, 2-((4- amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)- 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) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: (b) 3,0% Other conditions: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,45 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers Conditions of use and warnings: 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 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…

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• EU·CosIng·Active2 entries

  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 266.Source →
  • Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observed2 entries

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.Source →
  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 41 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 red no. 3. 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.