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Prohibited hair dye

HC Red No 8 and its salts

CAS 13556-29-1 / 97404-14-3
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A non-oxidative red hair dye that EU regulators added to the prohibited list after safety reviews flagged genotoxic and sensitizing concerns. Should not be present in EU cosmetic products.

Skin benefits

  • Provides red coloration in semi-permanent hair dyes
  • Stable color performance in alkaline conditions

Known concerns

  • Listed in EU Annex II as prohibited for use in cosmetic hair dye products
  • Concerns over genotoxicity and skin sensitization
  • SCCS opinion found insufficient safety margin for consumer use
  • Should not appear in compliant EU formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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