Allowed in EU

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline

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

What is it?

3-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]propane-1,2-diol

What does it do?

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline 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

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline?

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]propane-1,2-diol

Is 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline do in cosmetic products?

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline is 80062-31-3.

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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: 15/11/2016