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2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE

CAS 83763-47-7
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

An aromatic-amine oxidative hair dye intermediate. SCCS allows up to 1.5% on-head, but it is a sensitizer in the same family as p-phenylenediamine — high allergy risk.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Oxidative hair dye intermediate
  • Cool brown shade development

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer/contact allergen
  • Harmful if swallowed H302
  • Aromatic-amine class concerns
  • SCCS-restricted to ≤1.5% on-head
  • Cannot be used with nitrosating agents

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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