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1,3-Benzenediol, 4-Chlororesorcinol

CAS 95-88-5
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

4-Chlororesorcinol — an oxidative hair-dye coupler restricted under EU Annex III. Recognised skin sensitizer; only permitted in salon-grade hair color within capped levels.

Skin benefits

  • Hair-dye coupler in oxidative permanent color
  • Stable shade development

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted
  • Skin sensitizer
  • Concentration cap and exposure rules
  • Aromatic phenol with irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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