6-AMINO-2,4-DICHLORO-M-CRESOL HCL
Other
Caution
CAS Number: 39549-31-0
About 6-AMINO-2,4-DICHLORO-M-CRESOL HCL
A synthetic hair dye ingredient that helps create color, but it carries more irritation and allergy risk than ordinary skincare ingredients.
Detailed Analysis
6-AMINO-2,4-DICHLORO-M-CRESOL HCL is used as a direct dye or hair dye intermediate, a cosmetic category that carries more toxicological baggage than standard skincare because sensitization and irritation are common issues. Even when not explicitly banned, hair colorants deserve cautious scoring and are best kept away from routine leave-on facial use.
What It Does
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Skin irritation
- ⚠ Eye irritation
- ⚠ Respiratory irritation
- ⚠ Hair dye sensitization risk
Safety Score
Caution
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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