Hair dye / aromatic amine
3-amino-2-chlor- 6-methylphenol 3-amino-4-chloro- 6-methylphenol HCl
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Chloro-aminophenol hair dye intermediates restricted under EU cosmetics law. Aromatic amine dyes of this class are linked to skin sensitization and have specific SCCS-mandated concentration and use limits.
Skin benefits
- Historically used as oxidative hair dye intermediate
- Provides specific shade contributions in hair coloring
Known concerns
- Aromatic amine hair dye flagged under EU Annex III with strict use conditions
- Potential skin sensitizer and contact allergen
- Some chloro-aminophenols restricted or banned per SCCS opinions
- Not permitted for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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