6-Amino-O-Cresol

INCI: 6-AMINO-O-CRESOL

CAS Number
2835-95-2 (per CosIng/CIR records)
Function
Hair colorant (oxidative hair dye)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Panel determined available hair dye epidemiology data do not provide sufficient evidence for a causal cancer relationship, but issued an Insufficient Data determination overall

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU (Annex II). CIR issued Insufficient Data determination. No cancer causation proven but safety not established. Do not formulate.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6-Amino-O-Cresol safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU (Annex II). CIR issued Insufficient Data determination. No cancer causation proven but safety not established. Do not formulate. The EU classifies 6-Amino-O-Cresol as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is 6-Amino-O-Cresol allowed in the EU?

6-Amino-O-Cresol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 6-Amino-O-Cresol do in cosmetics?

6-Amino-O-Cresol functions as: Hair colorant (oxidative hair dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2835-95-2 (per CosIng/CIR records).

What is the Margin of Safety for 6-Amino-O-Cresol?

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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