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Friday, August 3, 2012Ingredients

Indigofera tinctoria, HC Blue 17: two requests for SCCS opinions

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Two hair dyes are the topic of request for opinion by the SCCS. Indigofera tinctoria needs to be reviewed. For HC Blue 17, it is the first evaluation of a new substance.   

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Indigofera tinctoria

Indigofera tinctoria (CAS: 84775-63-3) is used as a hair dye at a maximum concentration on the head of 25%.
On the 23 April 2004, a first Opinion by experts committee required " a complete safety dossier" to the industry.

The SCCS is asked today to answer the following questions:
 1. Does SCCS consider Indigofera tinctoria safe for the consumers when used as a hair dye taken into account the scientific data provided?
 2. And/or does the SCCS recommend any further restrictions with regard to the use of Indigofera tinctoria in any hair dye formulations?

HC Blue 17

HC Blue 17 (CAS: 16517-75-2) is an ingredient which is newly introduced on the EU market. The responsible company is submitting a safety dossier for review by the SCCS. Industry requests use of this ingredient in oxidative and non–oxidative colouring products with a concentration on head of maximum of 2%.

The SCCS is asked today to answer the following questions:
 1. Does the SCCS consider HC Blue 17 safe for use as an oxidative and non-oxidative hair dye with a concentration on-head of maximum 2.0 % taken into account the scientific data provided?
 2. And/or does the SCCS recommend any further …

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