On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Blue 18. This Opinion is open for comments until September 10, 2015.
Background
The new ingredient HC Blue 18 (B122) is a non-reactive dye used as a direct hair colouring agent at on-head concentration up to 0.35% in non-oxidative as well as in oxidative hair dye formulations.
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SCCS: four requests for Opinion
(October 6, 2014)
Opinion
1. In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider HC Blue 18 (B122) safe when used as a direct hair colouring agent at on-head concentration up to 0.35% in non-oxidative as well as in oxidative hair dye formulations?
In light of the data provided, SCCS considers that the use of HC Blue 18 (B122) as an ingredient in non-oxidative hair dye formulations at a maximum concentration of 0.35% on the head is safe.
Concerning oxidative conditions, the safety cannot be assessed because stability assessment was not adequately performed.
2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Blue 18 (B122) in cosmetic products?
The purity of HC Blue 18 and impurities in it are not adequately quantified.
SCCS considers HC Blue 18 as a moderate sensitiser.
Deadline for comments
10 September 2015.
Further information
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