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HC YELLOW NO. 16

CAS 1184721-10-5
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Hc Yellow No. 16 is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

HC Yellow No. 16 is an amino-nitro-aniline derivative used as a semi-permanent hair dye. It is listed in the CosIng database but without specific EU restriction entries. The compound lacks extensive independent safety study data, and its assessment falls under the general cosmetic safety requirement (Regulation 1223/2009 Article 3) that mandates safety for normal use conditions.

Known concerns

  • Limited independent safety data
  • No specific EU restriction but general cosmetic safety applies
  • Potential for undeclared aromatic amine sensitization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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