Hc Red No. 8
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]anthraquinone, monohydrochloride; 9,10 Anthracenedione, 1-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]-, monohydrochloride
What does it do?
Hc Red No. 8 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 Red No. 8 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1239), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hc Red No. 8?
Hc Red No. 8 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]anthraquinone, monohydrochloride; 9,10 Anthracenedione, 1-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]-, monohydrochloride
Is Hc Red No. 8 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hc Red No. 8 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hc Red No. 8 do in cosmetic products?
Hc Red No. 8 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Hc Red No. 8?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hc Red No. 8 is 13556-29-1 / 97404-14-3 / 41959-35-7.
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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