Hc Red No. 18
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Hc Red No. 18 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
Hc Red No. 18 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hc Red No. 18?
Hc Red No. 18 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Hc Red No. 18 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hc Red No. 18 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hc Red No. 18 do in cosmetic products?
Hc Red No. 18 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
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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: 29/06/2016