Is HC YELLOW NO. 3 safe in cosmetics?
HC YELLOW NO. 3 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
HC YELLOW NO. 3
Also known as: EINECS 260-451-6
HC YELLOW NO. 3 (CAS 56932-45-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/1286. 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
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
InChIKey
PQJDXVDLMFCBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/1286
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1286
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1286
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HC YELLOW NO. 3.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 260-451-6
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HC YELLOW NO. 3 allowed in the EU?
HC YELLOW NO. 3 EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/1286. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HC YELLOW NO. 3 do in cosmetics?
HC YELLOW NO. 3 functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56932-45-7.
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