INCI name

SOLVENT GREEN 7

D&c green no. 8

ColorantHair dyeingBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Colorant
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Hair dyeing
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 87Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate
Maximum concentration
Not to be used in products applied on the mucous membranes
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 1362Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate (Solvent Green 7; CI 59040) when used as a substance in hair dye products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
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