Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must carry warning: Contains hair colourants. Can cause severe allergic reactions. Patch test required. Not for use on persons under 16. Some marketed formulations exceed the 2% EU Directive limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol safe in cosmetics?
Must carry warning: Contains hair colourants. Can cause severe allergic reactions. Patch test required. Not for use on persons under 16. Some marketed formulations exceed the 2% EU Directive limit. The EU classifies 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol allowed in the EU?
3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol do in cosmetics?
3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol functions as: Hair dyeing — oxidative hair dye precursor (COLIPA No. A43). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61693-42-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol?
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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