Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data Sensitization Data

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole

Also known as: EINECS 280-733-2, UNII-0NK0KYZ30R

INCI: 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole (CAS 83763-47-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing — oxidative coupling agent. Reported NOAEL =0.23 mg/kg in rat (SCCS_vision_codex); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 1.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.

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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair dyeing — oxidative coupling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

Formula
C9H14N2O2
MW
182.22 g/mol
PubChem CID
3019283
IUPAC Name
2-(3-amino-4-methoxyanilino)ethanol
InChIKey
SBUMIGFDXJIPLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 1.5%
US US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe in current practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole.

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL =0.23 mg/kg oral rat dermal absorption SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =0.23 mg/kg oral rat dermal absorption SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =0.23 mg/kg oral rat dermal absorption SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =0.23 mg/kg oral rat dermal absorption SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =15 mg/kg bw oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =15 mg/kg oral rat dermal absorption SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =15 mg/kg bw/day oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =15 mg/kg bw oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =15 mg/kg oral rat dermal absorption SCCS_vision_codex
NOAEL =15 mg/kg bw oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCS_vision_codex

Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
dye
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
para-amino-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; NACDG; ESSCA

Expanded Jurisdictional Detail

Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.

Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
Jurisdiction Status Max % Product Type
IN restricted 1.5 oxidative hair dye products
GCC restricted 1.5 Oxidative hair dye only
KR prohibited - -

Expanded Dermal Absorption Data

Cross-database dermal penetration: EPA Dryad physics-based, Roberts Mendeley permeation, and SCCS-aggregated measured values.

Aggregated DA Values (5 records across 5 sources)
Type DA % Method Skin Model SCCS Ref
measured 0.02% - - SCCP/0043
measured 0.18% - - SCCP/0043
measured 0.57% - - SCCP/0043
measured 0.75% - - SCCP/0043
measured 0.128% - - SCCP/0043

Additional Ingredient Properties

1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.

allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "dye", "cross_reactivity_group": "para-amino-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; NACDG; ESSCA"}

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole.

NOAEL Studies Summary

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Public NOAEL study rows linked to 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole by CAS number or substance name.

Studies
32
Lowest NOAEL
0.23
Highest NOAEL
150

Units vary across source rows: mg/kg bw, mg/kg, mg/kg bw/day

SCCS_vision_codex

Dermal Absorption

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Absorption % Method Vehicle
0.02% - -
0.18% - -
0.57% - -
0.75% - -
0.128% - -

Known Synonyms

EINECS 280-733-2 UNII-0NK0KYZ30R

Chemical Function

Dye

Regulatory Lists

Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)

Australian Status

AICIS status: listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole safe in cosmetics?

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole allowed in the EU?

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole do in cosmetics?

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole functions as: Hair dyeing — oxidative coupling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83763-47-7.

What is the NOAEL for 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole is =0.23 mg/kg based on a dermal absorption study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: SCCS_vision_codex.

Is 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole used outside cosmetics?

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

Does 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole is prohibited in EU cosmetics at max 1.5% but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302).

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