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Colorant

5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL

CAS 84540-50-1
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A halogenated phenolic dye intermediate used in permanent hair colour. SCCS-restricted at low concentrations; patch testing is essential due to sensitization risk.

Skin benefits

  • Oxidative hair-dye coupler producing brown shades
  • SCCS-evaluated oxidative dye chemistry

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer (oxidative dye class)
  • SCCS restricts to ≤1% in hair dye after mixing
  • Patch test essential
  • Avoid leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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