Hair dye intermediate
Phenol, 3-amino-2,6- dimethyl
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An aromatic amino-phenol used as an oxidative hair dye intermediate. It develops shade when combined with developers, and is restricted to controlled hair-colourant use rather than skincare.
Skin benefits
- Functions as an oxidative hair dye intermediate to produce shade colour
- Useful in controlled industrial hair-colorant chemistry
- Effective at low use levels in formulated dye systems
Known concerns
- PubChem GHS lists H302 harmful if swallowed and H373 possible organ damage from repeated exposure
- Aromatic amine class with skin sensitisation potential typical of hair dye intermediates
- Health Hazard (GHS08) pictogram assigned
- Should only be used in professional or finished hair-dye formulations, not leave-on skincare
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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