Is HC Orange No. 7 safe in cosmetics?
HC Orange No. 7 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Orange No. 7
INCI: HC ORANGE NO. 7
HC Orange No. 7 (CAS Not confirmed in publicly available databases at time of review - verify against current CosIng or Annex III entries) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (direct/semi-permanent dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed in publicly available databases at time of review - verify against current CosIng or Annex III entries
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Function
Hair dyeing (direct/semi-permanent dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Falls under the coal tar hair dye exemption; permitted with standard caution labeling; not batch-certified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HC Orange No. 7.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC Orange No. 7.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Orange No. 7 allowed in the EU?
HC Orange No. 7 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Orange No. 7 do in cosmetics?
HC Orange No. 7 functions as: Hair dyeing (direct/semi-permanent dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in publicly available databases at time of review - verify against current CosIng or Annex III entries.
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