Hc Yellow No. 9
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Methoxy-3-(.beta.-aminoethyl)amino-4-nitro-benzenehydrochloride
What does it do?
Hc Yellow No. 9 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 restricted in the European Union.
Hc Yellow No. 9 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 259). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hc Yellow No. 9?
Hc Yellow No. 9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Methoxy-3-(.beta.-aminoethyl)amino-4-nitro-benzenehydrochloride
Is Hc Yellow No. 9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Hc Yellow No. 9 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hc Yellow No. 9 do in cosmetic products?
Hc Yellow No. 9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Hc Yellow No. 9?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hc Yellow No. 9 is 86419-69-4.
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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: 06/06/2019