2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENOXYETHANOL HCL
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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