Is HC Red No. 11 safe in cosmetics?
HC Red No. 11 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
HC Red No. 11
INCI: HC RED NO. 11
HC Red No. 11 (CAS 95576-92-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing - direct (non-reactive) dye providing red/violet shades in. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair dyeing - direct (non-reactive) dye providing red/violet shades in semi-permanent formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-[2-chloro-4-(2,3-dihydroxypropylamino)-5-nitroanilino]propane-1,2-diol
InChIKey
IJBOVPNSQXXDJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed under the coal tar hair dye exemption (FD\&C Act §601(a)). Not subject to color additive batch certification when used solely as a hair dye. Must carry the required caution statement and patch-test directions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HC Red No. 11.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_dye
{"cas_number": "95576-92-4", "ingredient_class": "direct_dye", "chemical_class": "nitro", "molecular_weight_Da": "168.15", "color_result_on_hair": "Red", "shade_range": "red", "primary_function": "direct_deposit", "requires_developer": "no", "lift_capability_levels": "0", "deposit_only": "yes", "permanence": "semi_permanent", "wash_fastness_shampoos": "6-12", "light_fastness": "moderate", "heat_st…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC Red No. 11.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC Red No. 11 allowed in the EU?
HC Red No. 11 EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC Red No. 11 do in cosmetics?
HC Red No. 11 functions as: Hair dyeing - direct (non-reactive) dye providing red/violet shades in semi-permanent formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 95576-92-4.
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