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Hair Colorant

HC RED NO. 18

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A semi-permanent red hair dye in the HC dye family. Direct nitro-amino dye for hair only; some HC dyes have full SCCS opinions but HC Red No. 18 has limited public data.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Provides red shade in semi-permanent hair dyes
  • Direct dye, no developer needed
  • Less sensitizing than oxidative dyes

Known concerns

  • HC dyes as a class are SCCS-reviewed for hair use only
  • Potential skin sensitizer in leave-on use
  • Stains skin and fabric

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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