Is 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol safe in cosmetics?
3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol
INCI: 3-METHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOXYETHANOL
3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol (CAS 59820-63-2 (EINECS 261-940-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Non-oxidative (semi-permanent) hair dye. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.15%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Non-oxidative (semi-permanent) hair dye
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.15%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel assessed safe at ≤0.15% with patch-test precaution
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
20
Lowest NOAEL
0.002
Highest NOAEL
300
Units vary across source rows: mg/kg day, mg/kg/day, mg/kg bw
CIR Safety Assessment
SCCS Opinion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol allowed in the EU?
3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol do in cosmetics?
3-Methylamino-4-Nitrophenoxyethanol functions as: Non-oxidative (semi-permanent) hair dye. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59820-63-2 (EINECS 261-940-7).
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