Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in the EU despite earlier SCCNFP opinion of safety at ≤3.0% in permanent hair dyes; permitted in the US where CIR assessed it safe at current use concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in the EU despite earlier SCCNFP opinion of safety at ≤3.0% in permanent hair dyes; permitted in the US where CIR assessed it safe at current use concentrations. The EU classifies 2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol allowed in the EU?
2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol do in cosmetics?
2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol functions as: Hair dyeing (semi-permanent / non-oxidative dye coupler). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 603-85-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Amino-3-Nitrophenol?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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