HC BLUE NO 14 is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
HC BLUE NO 14
HC Blue No. 14
Safety grade: C
HC Blue No. 14 is a synthetic blue colorant specifically designed for hair coloring products. It's a type of oxidative hair dye that penetrates the hair shaft to create lasting color.
This ingredient is used in hair dyes to provide blue pigmentation and color to hair by chemically bonding with hair proteins during the oxidation process.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to HC BLUE NO 14
- ULTRAMARINES — Grade A. Ultramarine Blue provides blue hair color, same as HC Blue No. 14.
Other Hair Dyeing ingredients
- RESORCINOL — Grade E**
- THYMOL — Grade A
- M-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- P-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- 2-METHYLRESORCINOL — Grade C
- 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE — Grade C
- P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade D**
- 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — Grade C