The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the new cosmetic hair dye ingredient HC Orange No. 6, adopted by written procedure on 7 November 2016 following its safety assessment. This Opinion is open for comments until January 10, 2017.
Background
Submission I on the hair dye HC Orange No. 6 (B125), with the chemical name Di-[2-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium]-ethyl]disulfide dimethanesulfonate (CAS 1449653-83-1), was transmitted by Cosmetics Europe in December 2015.
The new ingredient HC Orange No. 6 (B125) is intended to be used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at a maximum concentration of 0.5%.
For full background information, see the article
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HC Orange No. 6: request for Opinion to SCCS
(April 13, 2016)
Opinion
1. In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider HC Orange No. 6 (B125) safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at a maximum concentration of 0.5%?
The SCCS considers HC Orange No. 6 (B125) safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at a maximum concentration of 0.5%.
2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Orange No. 6 (B125) in cosmetic products?
The SCCS has concerns regarding a potential presence of methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate. Information on these impurities has not been provided.
Further information
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SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on HC Orange No. 6 (B125), 7 November 2016, SCCS/1579/16
