Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Banned in EU and listed among 181 substances prohibited for hair dye use. Do not formulate with this ingredient for any market with EU-aligned regulations, including ASEAN markets that reference EU annexes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl safe in cosmetics?
Banned in EU and listed among 181 substances prohibited for hair dye use. Do not formulate with this ingredient for any market with EU-aligned regulations, including ASEAN markets that reference EU annexes. The EU classifies 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl allowed in the EU?
2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl do in cosmetics?
2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl functions as: Hair dye (oxidative hair coloring). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29785-47-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Aminophenol HCl?
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.
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