Hc Orange No. 3
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)oxy-3-nitro-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene
What does it do?
Hc Orange No. 3 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.
Hc Orange No. 3 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1237), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hc Orange No. 3?
Hc Orange No. 3 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)oxy-3-nitro-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene
Is Hc Orange No. 3 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hc Orange No. 3 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hc Orange No. 3 do in cosmetic products?
Hc Orange No. 3 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Hc Orange No. 3?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hc Orange No. 3 is 81612-54-6.
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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: 15/10/2010