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2-CHLORO-6-ETHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOL

CAS 131657-78-8
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

2-chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol is a substituted nitroaniline derivative used as a hair dye intermediate. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex III/201, it is restricted for use in hair dye applications with specific conditions. The compound carries multiple hazard classifications including H302 (harmful if swallowed), H317 (may cause an allergic skin reaction), and H411 (toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects). EU regulations require that this substance be packaged in black containers and labeled with specific hazard warnings. Professional use only is permitted under strict in-use concentration limits.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted hair dye
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Acute oral toxicity (H302)
  • Aquatic environmental toxicity (H411)
  • Professional use only in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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