Hc violet no. 1

Hc violet no. 1 in plain language

What it is

Also known as Hc violet no 1 · 2-(4-Amino-2-methyl-5-nitroanilino)ethan-1-ol · 2-(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitroanilino)ethanol · Hc violet 1 · 2-((4-AMINO-2-METHYL-5-NITROPHENYL)AMINO)ETHANOL · 2-(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitro-anilino)ethanol

Show all 12 names

4-Amino-3-methyl-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-6-nitrobenzene · AKOS015999558 · FA146928 · Imexine FAA · Lgzsbrslvplntm-uhfffaoysa-n · UNII-0R7XO4T22K

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-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]- and its salts 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) 0.28% Other conditions: 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 Conditions of use and warnings: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

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• EU·CosIng·Active2 entries

  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 234.Source →
  • Restriction: III/234Source →
• 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 violet no. 1. 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.