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2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino] ethanol

CAS 4926-55-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

2-[(2-nitrophenyl)amino] Ethanol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This nitroaniline with a hydroxyethyl substituent carries H302 (oral toxicity), H315/319 (irritation), and H412 (aquatic toxicity) hazard statements. Used at up to 1.0% in hair dye formulations, its nitro group raises concern for metabolic activation. It is not currently subject to specific EU Annex restrictions beyond general cosmetic safety requirements.

Known concerns

  • Oral toxicity (H302)
  • Skin and eye irritation (H315, H319)
  • Aquatic toxicity (H412)
  • Potential metabolic activation concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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