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Hair Conditioning

4-Amino-m-cresol

CAS 2835-99-6
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

An oxidative hair-dye coupler giving red and auburn tones. SCCS classifies it a strong skin sensitizer; use is restricted to specified maximum levels in dye products.

Skin benefits

  • Oxidative hair-dye coupler
  • Provides red/auburn hair tones

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer category 1 (allergic contact dermatitis)
  • Subject to SCCS opinion and EU max-use limit
  • Acute toxicity by inhalation/oral routes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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