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Hair Conditioning

3-AMINO-2,6-DIMETHYLPHENOL

CAS 6994-64-5
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

An aminophenol used as an oxidative hair-dye coupler. Like other aminophenols and PPDs, it is a strong contact allergen and EU restricts its use.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Oxidative hair-color coupler

Known concerns

  • Aminophenol — strong skin sensitizer class
  • SCCS-restricted hair dye precursor
  • Allergenic risk on scalp
  • Not for eyebrow/eyelash dyeing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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