Skip to content

Colorant

Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro- and its salts

CAS 131657-78-8 Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Salts of the nitro-aniline hair-dye actor on EU Annex II. Banned-in-cosmetics for hair-dye use; treat as a no-use ingredient in EU markets.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Historical hair colour use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned actor (and salts)
  • Genotoxicity / sensitisation
  • Not permitted in EU cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related colorants

15
2,4-Dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(phenylazo)-3H-pyrazol-3-one
Colorant
 15
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride and dihydrochloride salt
Colorant
 15
COBALT TITANIUM OXIDE
Colorant
 15
Colouring agent CI 12075 (Pigment Orange 5) and its lakes, pigments and salts
Colorant
 15
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
Colorant
 15
Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro- (see note 17)
Colorant
 14
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Colorant
 18
4-NITRO-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Colorant

Check your shelf

Find Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro- and its salts in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro- and its salts and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.