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2-chloro-4-{(E)-[3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-thiadiazol-5-yl]diazenyl}phenol (HC Red No. 18)

CAS Nr.

1444596-49-9

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

Not yet (Draft)

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Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
01/01/2027 01/01/2027 According to the draft Regulation, HC Red No. 18 will be restricted (Annex III). Allowed in hair dyes up to 0.5% (non-oxidative) and 1.5% after mixing (oxidative). Mandatory warnings apply. Non-compliant products can no longer be placed on the EU market as of January 1, 2027. The European Commission is restricting the use of new cosmetic ingredients – Omnibus Act 2