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Colorant

HC Orange No 3

CAS 81612-54-6
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

HC Orange 3 — a nitro-aromatic non-oxidative hair dye restricted under EU Annex III. Recognised sensitizer; only permitted at low capped concentrations.

Skin benefits

  • Provides orange shade in non-oxidative hair color

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted nitro hair dye
  • Skin sensitizer
  • Concentration cap
  • Nitroaromatic class concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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