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HC Orange NO. 6

Korean: 에치씨등색6호 · CAS 1449653-83-1 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/317

Maximum: As from 3 June 2021: 0,5 %

Conditions: Product type: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present.

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How HC Orange NO. 6 is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : Hair dye substance in nonoxidative hair dye products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 비산화형 염모제에서 염색 성분 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 0.5% * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

Also listed as

HC ORANGE NO. 6 에치씨등색6호

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is HC Orange NO. 6 banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is As from 3 June 2021: 0,5 %. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is HC Orange NO. 6 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is HC Orange NO. 6 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is HC Orange NO. 6 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing.

What is HC Orange NO. 6 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에치씨등색6호.

What is the CAS number of HC Orange NO. 6?

CAS 1449653-83-1 (from official records).

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