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3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol

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

What is it?

Phenol, 3-amino -2,4-dichloro-

What does it do?

3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol 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 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 19). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

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

3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phenol, 3-amino -2,4-dichloro-

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

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

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

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

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

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol is 61693-42-3.

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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: 15/10/2010