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4-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]phenol

CAS 54381-08-7
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

4-[(2-nitrophenyl)amino]phenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This nitroaniline derivative carries multiple serious hazard statements including acute dermal toxicity (H312), skin and eye irritation (H315, H319), acute inhalation toxicity (H332), and environmental hazard (H400, H411). Used at a maximum of 1.0% in hair dye formulations, it requires careful handling due to its irritant and sensitizing properties.

Known concerns

  • Acute dermal toxicity (H312)
  • Skin irritation (H315)
  • Eye irritation (H319)
  • Acute inhalation toxicity (H332)
  • Environmental hazards (H400, H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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