Is NITROPHENOL safe in cosmetics?
NITROPHENOL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
NITROPHENOL
NITROPHENOL (CAS 88-75-5 / 100-02-7 / 554-84-7 / 25154-55-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 88-75-5 / 100-02-7 / 554-84-7 / 25154-55-6 →
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Function
Hair Dyeing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NITROPHENOL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NITROPHENOL allowed in the EU?
NITROPHENOL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NITROPHENOL do in cosmetics?
NITROPHENOL functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88-75-5 / 100-02-7 / 554-84-7 / 25154-55-6.
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