HC Yellow 4
Agent Name
HC Yellow 4
CAS Number
59820-43-8
Formula
C10-H14-N2-O5
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
2-((2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-4-nitrophenyl)amino)ethanol; 2-(3-Nitro-6-(beta-hydroxyethylamino)phenoxy)ethanol; Ethanol, 2-((2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-4-nitrophenyl)amino)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Bright yellow solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dye in semi-permanent hair dye formulations; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: