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2-METHYLRESORCINOL

CAS 608-25-3 Updated
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A resorcinol-derivative hair dye coupler that helps build darker shades in oxidative color. Recognized skin sensitizer; SCCS limits its use to low percentages in EU rinse-off hair dyes.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Couples with dye precursors for hair color

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer
  • SCCS-restricted
  • Allergic contact dermatitis
  • Eye irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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