Fast Green Fcf
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dihydrogen (ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)amino](4-hydroxy-2-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt (CI 42053)
What does it do?
Fast Green Fcf is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Fast Green Fcf is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1357), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (When used as a substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Fast Green Fcf?
Fast Green Fcf is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dihydrogen (ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)amino](4-hydroxy-2-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt (CI 42053)
Is Fast Green Fcf allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Fast Green Fcf is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Fast Green Fcf do in cosmetic products?
Fast Green Fcf is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Fast Green Fcf?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Fast Green Fcf is 2353-45-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 13/08/2020