Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole

INCI: 2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO-5-NITROANISOLE

CAS Number
66095-81-6
Function
Hair dyeing — semi-permanent (non-oxidative) direct dye
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 0.2%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in hair dye products; no specific FDA restriction

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole. 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
LOAEL 25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Acute oral toxicity: non-lethal dose 500 mg/kg bw, lethal dose 1000 mg/kg bw in rats; no teratogenic effects up to 250 mg/kg bw/day

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole safe in cosmetics?

Acute oral toxicity: non-lethal dose 500 mg/kg bw, lethal dose 1000 mg/kg bw in rats; no teratogenic effects up to 250 mg/kg bw/day The EU classifies 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole allowed in the EU?

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole do in cosmetics?

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole functions as: Hair dyeing — semi-permanent (non-oxidative) direct dye. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66095-81-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is 25 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

📱

Is 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole in your formulation.