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.
US NotesCIR 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.
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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