HC Blue 2
Agent Name
HC Blue 2
CAS Number
33229-34-4
Formula
C12-H19-N3-O5
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
2,2'-((4-((2-Hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitrophenyl)imino)bis(ethanol); 3-Nitro-N(sup 1),N(sup 1),N(sup 4)-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-; Ethanol, 2,2'-((4-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitrophenyl)imino)bis-; Ethanol, 2,2'-((4-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitrophenyl)imino)di-; HC Blue 2; N(sup 1),N(sup 4),N(sup 4)-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-para-phenylenediamine; p-Phenylenediamine, 3-nitro-N(sup 1),N(sup 1),N(sup 4)-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Dark-blue (75% pure) or blackish-blue (98% pure) solid, with a copper cast; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dye in semi-permanent hair dye formulations; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant that may cause eye injuries; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.75E-12 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: