Colorant
HYDROXYETHYLAMINOMETHYL-P-AMINOPHENOL HCL
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An aminophenol-derived oxidative hair dye intermediate. Aminophenols are known skin sensitizers and have raised mutagenicity questions; treat as a cautious red for sensitive scalps.
Function
Skin benefits
- Oxidative hair dye coupler
Known concerns
- Aminophenol family — known skin sensitizer
- Possible mutagenicity flagged for aminophenols
- Should be used only in rinse-off hair dye and patch-tested
- Not approved as Annex III hair dye in EU current list
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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