CAS 16517-75-2 ·
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/288
Maximum: (b) 2,0%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 % For (a) and (b): - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kilogram - Keep in nitritew-free containers
Required label warning: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and folow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary "black henna" tatoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
HC Blue No 17
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (b) 2,0%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
CAS 16517-75-2 (from official records).