On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Red No. 17 (B120). This Opinion is open for comments until September 25, 2015.
Background
It is the first submission on this new ingredient planned to be used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at concentrations of up to 0.5%.
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SCCS: 4 requests for scientific Opinions
(October 6, 2014)
Opinion
1. In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider the new hair dye HC Red No 17 (B120) safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at concentrations of up to 0.5%?
The SCCS considers the hair dye HC Red No. 17 safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at concentrations up to 0.5%.
2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Red No 17 (B120) in cosmetic products?
A skin sensitising potential of HC Red No. 17 cannot be excluded.
HC Red 17 is a tertiary amine. It should not be used together with nitrosating agents.
Nitrosamine content should be <50 ppb.
Deadline for comments
25 September 2015.
Further information
• Full text of
Opinion on HC Red No. 17 (B120), 25 June 2015, SCCS/1558/15
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