Is 6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl safe in cosmetics?
6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl
6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl (CAS 39549-31-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Dye. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; hair dyes are exempt from FD&C Act color additive requirements. Not individually assessed by CIR.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
colorant
Chemical Function
Dye
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl allowed in the EU?
6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl do in cosmetics?
6-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-M-Cresol HCl functions as: Dye. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39549-31-0.
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