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1-Hydroxy-2-beta-hydroxyethylamino-4,6-dinitrobenzene

CAS 99610-72-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

HC Yellow 11 — a dinitro hair-dye banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II following genotoxicity findings. No longer permitted in any personal-care product.

Skin benefits

  • Yellow hair-dye shade historically

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned dinitro hair dye
  • Genotoxic concerns
  • Strong sensitizer
  • Not permitted in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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