3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol

INCI: 3-AMINO-2,6-DIMETHYLPHENOL

CAS Number
6994-64-5
Function
Hair dyeing — oxidative hair dye precursor (COLIPA No. A162)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Coal tar hair dye exemption under FD&C Act §601(a)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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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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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen eu_cosing_listed

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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