2,2'-METHYLENEBIS 4-AMINOPHENOL
Other
Avoid
CAS Number: 63969-46-0
About 2,2'-METHYLENEBIS 4-AMINOPHENOL
2,2'-methylenebis 4-aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
2,2'-Methylenebis 4-Aminophenol is a hair dye intermediate with structural alerts for respiratory sensitisation, skin sensitisation, and environmental hazard (H400/H410 aquatic toxicity). While not explicitly listed in EU Annex II or III from the available CoSing data, its hazard profile — including serious eye damage, specific target organ toxicity, and aquatic toxicity — makes it a compound of concern requiring careful safety evaluation before cosmetic use.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Respiratory sensitisation potential
- ⚠ Serious eye damage (H318)
- ⚠ Skin sensitisation
- ⚠ Aquatic toxicity H400/H410
- ⚠ Specific target organ toxicity (STOT)
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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