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2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL HCL

CAS 149861-22-3
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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-amino-5-ethylphenol Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2-Amino-5-ethylphenol is an aromatic amine used in oxidative hair dye systems, structurally related to other aromatic amine hair dye intermediates. While not specifically listed in EU Annexes II or III, it requires appropriate handling due to potential sensitization risk. Hair dye precursors in the EU are subject to general safety assessment requirements.

Skin benefits

  • Functions as a hair dye intermediate for achieving color

Known concerns

  • Potential skin sensitizer
  • Aromatic amine structure raises sensitization concerns
  • Requires careful formulation in oxidative hair dye systems

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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