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2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENOXYETHANOL HCL

CAS 113715-27-8
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A hair dye intermediate restricted under EU Annex II due to skin sensitization risk, requiring strict concentration limits.

2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol HCl is an aromatic amine hair dye intermediate listed in EU Annex II (ref II/1314) restricting its use in cosmetic products. It carries GHS hazard warnings for acute toxicity (H302) and skin sensitization (H317), and requires a 'Warning' signal word. Hair dye intermediates in this class must be used only within explicitly permitted applications and concentration limits under EU Regulation 1223/2009.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II restricted - hair dye use only with strict limits
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)
  • Must be labelled with Warning signal word

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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