HC Yellow no 2
Harm score: 4 (Slightly harmful chemistry)
HC Yellow no 2 is a basic colour substance which is also listed in the EU public register of substances under the names White Fir, Abies, Abies picea, Pinus abies Du Roi, Abies vulgaris Poiret. It was originally extracted from white fir (or so the name suggests), but is more likely to be synthesised in the laboratory. Its main application is as a colouring agent, especially in the textile industry.
HC Yellow no 2 is included in a number of everyday products. It is used extensively in the cosmetics industry, specifically in the manufacture of hair dye products, where it provides shades of yellow. It is also used in the manufacture of textiles and leather where it serves as a dye. Another application is in the field of packaging printing, where it contributes to the attractive appearance of products.
HC Yellow no 2 can be found in the following products
