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HC YELLOW NO. 14

CAS 90349-40-9
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Hc Yellow No. 14 is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

HC Yellow No. 14 is listed in EU Annex III (Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009) restricting its use in hair dye formulations. Like other HC dyes, it has documented potential for allergic contact dermatitis. The scientific literature reports positive patch-test reactions in patients with suspected contact sensitivity to oxidative hair dyes. Safe use requires strict adherence to concentration limits specified in the Annex.

Known concerns

  • Allergic contact dermatitis risk
  • EU Annex III restricted — concentration limits apply

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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