2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl

INCI: 2-AMINOMETHYL-P-AMINOPHENOL HCL

CAS Number
79352-72-0
Function
Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye substance)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; not listed as an approved coal-tar hair dye under 21 CFR; limited/no current VCRP use reported

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU for all cosmetic uses; amine-based dye intermediate with cross-reactivity potential to PPD-class allergens

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU for all cosmetic uses; amine-based dye intermediate with cross-reactivity potential to PPD-class allergens The EU classifies 2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is 2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl allowed in the EU?

2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl do in cosmetics?

2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl functions as: Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye substance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79352-72-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Aminomethyl-P-Aminophenol HCl?

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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