Hair dye coupler family
m-Aminophenol and its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
m-Aminophenol and its salts are a permitted hair dye coupler family in EU cosmetics, restricted by concentration in Annex III. They are sensitizers requiring patch testing and concentration limits in dyes.
Skin benefits
- Permitted hair dye coupler family producing warm brown tones
- Various salts used to improve solubility in dyes
- Listed in EU Annex III with concentration limits
Known concerns
- Documented skin sensitizers
- Concentration-restricted in EU permanent hair color
- Cross-reactivity with related aminophenols
- Patch testing recommended
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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