Is 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol safe in cosmetics?
5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol
Also known as: UNII-2NX60Y89QX, 2-Methyl-4-chloro-5-aminophenol, 2-Methyl-5-amino-4-chlorophenol, 3-Amino-4-chloro-6-methylphenol, Phenol, 5-amino-4-chloro-2-methyl-
INCI: 5-AMINO-4-CHLORO-O-CRESOL
5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol (CAS 110102-86-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair colorant (oxidative hair dye precursor). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair colorant (oxidative hair dye precursor)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe for oxidative hair dyes (Dec 2023); classified as coal tar hair dye requiring caution labeling and patch test instructions per FD&C Act
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Known Synonyms
UNII-2NX60Y89QX
2-Methyl-4-chloro-5-aminophenol
2-Methyl-5-amino-4-chlorophenol
3-Amino-4-chloro-6-methylphenol
Phenol, 5-amino-4-chloro-2-methyl-
Chemical Function
Dye
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol allowed in the EU?
5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol do in cosmetics?
5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol functions as: Hair colorant (oxidative hair dye precursor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110102-86-8.
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