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4-Chloro-2-aminophenol, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 95-85-2
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A chlorinated aminophenol hair-dye coupler restricted under EU Annex III. Recognised skin sensitizer — only permitted in regulated salon hair color at capped levels.

Skin benefits

  • Hair-dye coupler giving warm tones

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted
  • Skin sensitizer
  • Chlorinated aromatic amine
  • Concentration cap

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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