SCCS - Scientific Advice on HC Blue 18 (Colipa No. B122) - Submission II

SCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson), M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C.L. Galli, E. Panteri (Rapporteur), V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven
SCCS external experts: E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von Goetz
Contact: SANTE-SCCSec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-SCCS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
On request from: European Commission
SCCS Number: SCCS/1653/23
Adopted on: 27 April 2023

Conclusion of the opinion:

In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider HC Blue 18, safe when used in non-oxidative as well as in oxidative hair dye formulations up to a maximum on-head concentration of 0.35 %?

In light of the new physicochemical data provided, SCCS considers that the use of HC Blue 18 as an ingredient in non-oxidative as well as in oxidative hair dye formulations up to a maximum on-head concentration of 0.35% is safe.

2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Blue 18 in cosmetic products?

SCCS considers HC Blue 18 as a moderate sensitiser.

Keywords:

SCCS, scientific advice, hair dye, HC Blue 18, Colipa No B122, Submission II, CAS No. 1166834-57-6

Opinion to be cited as:

SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Scientific advice on HC Blue 18 (Colipa No. B122) – submission II, 27 April 2023, SCCS/1653/23.