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2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol

CAS 24905-87-1
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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-(4-amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This nitro-phenylenediamine derivative carries H302 (oral toxicity), H315/319 (skin/eye irritation), H317 (sensitization), and H335 (respiratory irritation) hazard statements. Used up to 1.0% in hair dye systems, the nitro group creates metabolic activation potential while the aromatic amine structure is a known sensitizer class in hairdressing professions.

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Skin and eye irritation (H315, H319)
  • Respiratory irritation (H335)
  • Oral toxicity (H302)
  • Metabolic activation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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