Hair dye coupler
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
N,N-Diethyl-m-aminophenol is a tertiary aromatic amine used historically as a hair dye coupler. It is subject to EU SCCS hair dye safety review with sensitization potential typical of its chemical class.
Skin benefits
- Used historically as hair dye coupler
- Diethyl substitution modifies color development
- Provides specific shade outcomes in oxidative systems
Known concerns
- Aromatic amine with sensitization potential
- Subject to EU SCCS hair dye review
- Limited public safety data on this specific compound
- Cross-reactivity with related aminophenols possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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