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Hair Colorant

PICRAMIC ACID

CAS 96-91-3 Updated
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A nitroaromatic amine used as a hair-dye coupler, restricted under EU Annex III to oxidative hair-dye products at strict max %. Documented skin sensitizer with acute oral toxicity; not for general cosmetic use.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Delivers reddish-brown hair shades

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer
  • Acute oral toxicity (H301)
  • EU Annex III restricted
  • Mutagenicity concerns flagged by SCCS

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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