Colorant

Hc Blue No. 12

INCI: HC BLUE NO. 12
CAS 132885-85-9 EC 407-020-2 / -
4-[N-Ethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitrobenzene, monohydrochloride
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Hair dyeing (direct / semi-permanent nitro dye)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

4-[N-Ethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitrobenzene, monohydrochloride

EU Restricted — Annex III
2 official EU restrictions with concentration limits & label requirements
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Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
132885-85-9
EC Number
407-020-2 / -
INCI
HC BLUE NO. 12
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026