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4-CHLORO-2-AMINOPHENOL

CAS 95-85-2
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

4-chloro-2-aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

4-Chloro-2-aminophenol is an aromatic amine derivative used as an intermediate in hair dye formulations. EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex II/1219 restricts its use in hair dye products. The compound has shown acute toxicity concerns in animal studies and is classified for skin sensitization (H317). Professional use only is permitted under strict concentration limits in the EU, and it must carry appropriate hazard warnings on product labels.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II restricted hair dye substance
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Acute oral toxicity
  • Professional use only in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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