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2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole

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

What is it?

2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol

What does it do?

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole 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.

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 236). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole?

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol

Is 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole do in cosmetic products?

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is 66095-81-6.

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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: 18/10/2010