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SODIUM PICRAMATE

CAS 831-52-7 Updated
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A nitroaromatic hair-dye intermediate. Real coloring power but also real concerns: it is a known skin sensitizer and is tightly capped by EU regulators. Worth avoiding if you can.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Hair dye color contribution

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer
  • EU Annex III restricted
  • Aromatic nitro-amine class concerns
  • Allergic dermatitis cases reported

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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