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3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl

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

What is it?

2,4-Dichloro-3-aminophenol hydrochloride

What does it do?

3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl 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.

3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 227). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl?

3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,4-Dichloro-3-aminophenol hydrochloride

Is 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl do in cosmetic products?

3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol Hcl is 61693-43-4.

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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: 17/10/2010