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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Oxidative hair dye precursor with established allergenic potential; listed in EU Annex III with concentration restrictions under Regulation EU 2017/237.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol safe in cosmetics?
Oxidative hair dye precursor with established allergenic potential; listed in EU Annex III with concentration restrictions under Regulation EU 2017/237. The EU classifies 3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol allowed in the EU?
3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol do in cosmetics?
3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol functions as: Hair dyeing — oxidative hair dye precursor (COLIPA No. A162). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6994-64-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol?
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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