Is HC Brown No. 3 safe in cosmetics?
HC Brown No. 3 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Brown No. 3
INCI: HC BROWN NO. 3
HC Brown No. 3 (CAS Not verified — no standard CosIng or CIR entry confirmed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (direct dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not verified — no standard CosIng or CIR entry confirmed
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Function
Hair dyeing (direct dye)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not recognized by CIR or listed under 21 CFR 73/74
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HC Brown No. 3.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC Brown No. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Brown No. 3 allowed in the EU?
HC Brown No. 3 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Brown No. 3 do in cosmetics?
HC Brown No. 3 functions as: Hair dyeing (direct dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not verified — no standard CosIng or CIR entry confirmed.
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