2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol

INCI: 2-AMINO-5-NITROPHENOL

CAS Number
121-88-0
Function
Hair dyeing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe as a hair dye ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU as part of the amino-nitrophenol class despite CIR safety determination for hair dye use. Not classified as an acute irritant.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU as part of the amino-nitrophenol class despite CIR safety determination for hair dye use. Not classified as an acute irritant. The EU classifies 2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol allowed in the EU?

2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol do in cosmetics?

2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol functions as: Hair dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121-88-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Amino-5-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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