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o-Anisidine
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
o-Anisidine — an aromatic amine dye intermediate. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II; classified as a CLP Cat. 1B carcinogen and IARC Group 2B.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic use (dye intermediate)
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
- IARC Group 2B possible human carcinogen
- Methemoglobinemia risk
- Skin sensitizer and aromatic amine
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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