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3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol and its hydrochloride

CAS 61693-42-3 - 1693-43-4
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A chlorinated aminophenol once used as a hair-dye intermediate. Now EU Annex II banned because of sensitization and genotoxicity concerns — not permitted in cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Hair-dye intermediate historically

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Chlorinated aromatic amine
  • Sensitization and genotoxic concern
  • Not permitted in cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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