Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data Sensitization Data

2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol

INCI: 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL

CAS Number
55302-96-0
Function
Hair dyeing (oxidative coupler)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 1.5%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Regulated under the coal tar hair dye provisions of the FD&C Act; requires caution statement and patch test instructions on labeling

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol. 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 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 220 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol 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

Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU. In US: mandatory labeling with age restriction (not for under 16), patch test warning, and mixing ratio instructions required.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU. In US: mandatory labeling with age restriction (not for under 16), patch test warning, and mixing ratio instructions required. The EU classifies 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol allowed in the EU?

2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol do in cosmetics?

2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol functions as: Hair dyeing (oxidative coupler). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55302-96-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol?

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-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol is 50 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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