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Hair dye (nitro aromatic amine)

1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]

CAS 104226-19-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

This 4-amino-2-nitroaniline derivative is a hair-dye colorant in the HC Violet family. It can color hair but, like other nitro aromatic amines, may cause allergic skin reactions and carries environmental concerns.

Skin benefits

  • Effective semi-permanent hair dye (HC Violet 2 analog)
  • Stable color

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Aromatic amine / nitroaniline class
  • Harmful to aquatic life (H412)
  • Use restricted in EU cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Same plant / compound family

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1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino] (see note 17)
Colorant

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