Restricted hair dye
3-NITRO-4-AMINOPHENOXYETHANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A nitro-aminophenol oxidative hair dye intermediate restricted by SCCS to low maximum concentrations. Carries known sensitization risk and is permitted only in carefully controlled hair color formulations.
Skin benefits
- Provides red and violet shades in oxidative hair dye systems
- Compatible with standard hair color bases
Known concerns
- Nitroaminophenol class linked to skin sensitization and allergy
- SCCS has set strict maximum concentration limits in oxidative dyes
- Potential systemic exposure via scalp absorption
- Not suitable for products other than hair dyes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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