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2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE

CAS 16867-03-1 Updated
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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

A hair dye coupler used in permanent oxidative colour. EU caps it at 1% on hair and requires gloves — it has documented sensitisation, chromosome-damage signals in vitro, and acute oral toxicity. Treat with caution.

Skin benefits

  • Hair dye coupler — produces shades in oxidative colour systems
  • Effective at low concentration
  • Allows controlled colour development

Known concerns

  • Clastogenic in some in-vitro tests — chromosome damage
  • Documented contact sensitiser — patch testing recommended
  • Acute oral toxicity flagged by SCCS
  • EU Annex III restricted: max 1% on hair, professional handling advised

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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