Colorant

Hc Yellow No. 4

INCI: HC YELLOW NO. 4
CAS 59820-43-8 EC 428-840-7
2-[bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-5-nitrophenol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Hair Dyeing (non-oxidative semi-permanent)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

2-[bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-5-nitrophenol

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

Identifiers

CAS Number
59820-43-8
EC Number
428-840-7
INCI
HC YELLOW NO. 4
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026