HYDROXYETHYL-3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYANILINE HCL
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hair dye intermediate restricted under EU Annex III, requiring maximum concentration limits due to skin sensitization risk.
Hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline HCl is an aromatic amine hair dye intermediate listed in EU Annex III (ref III/246), requiring maximum concentration limits in finished cosmetic products. Compounds in this class have structural alerts for sensitization and require cautious formulation. Proper labelling is mandatory under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 for hair dye products containing this ingredient.
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted - concentration limits required
- Known skin sensitizer potential
- Requires mandatory labelling in hair dye products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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