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1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

1-Naphthalenol, 2-methyl-, acetate

What does it do?

1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair dyeing

    colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 212). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Notes: Annex

Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene?

1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Naphthalenol, 2-methyl-, acetate

Is 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene do in cosmetic products?

1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene is 5697-02-9.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 06/06/2019