Colorant
3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol and its hydrochloride
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A chlorinated aminophenol once used as a hair-dye intermediate. Now EU Annex II banned because of sensitization and genotoxicity concerns — not permitted in cosmetics.
Skin benefits
- Hair-dye intermediate historically
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
- Chlorinated aromatic amine
- Sensitization and genotoxic concern
- Not permitted in cosmetic products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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