On December 15, 2015, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS revised (slightly) four Opinions on the hair dye ingredients HC Yellow No. 17, HC Red No. 17, 1-hexyl 4,5-diamine pyrazole sulfate, and HC Blue 18. The experts also revised their Opinion on Carbon black [nano], and adopted the final Opinion on Methylisothiazolinone.
HC Yellow No. 17
Background
The new ingredient HC Yellow No. 17 (B121) is planned to be used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at concentrations of up to 0.5%.
For exhaustive background information, see the articles
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SCCS: 4 requests for scientific Opinions
(June 30, 2014)
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Hair dyes: 3 Opinions of the SCCS
(September 9, 2015)
Opinion
Note: the conclusion remained unchanged
1. In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider HC Yellow No. 17 (B121) safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at concentrations of up to 0.5%?
The SCCS considers the hair dye HC Yellow No. 17 (B121) safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at concentrations of up to 0.5%, except for its sensitisation potential. HC Yellow No. 17 is considered a strong sensitizer.
2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Yellow No. 17 (B121) in cosmetic products?
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Further information
• Full text of
SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on HC Yellow No. 17 (B121), 25 June 2015, SCCS/1559/15, revision of 15 December 2015
HC Red No. 17
Background
This new ingredient planned to be used in non-oxidative hair colouring …
