3-Nitro-P-Cresol
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
3-Nitro-P-Cresol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 banned in the European Union.
3-Nitro-P-Cresol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 250), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is 3-Nitro-P-Cresol?
3-Nitro-P-Cresol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is 3-Nitro-P-Cresol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. 3-Nitro-P-Cresol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 3-Nitro-P-Cresol do in cosmetic products?
3-Nitro-P-Cresol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 3-Nitro-P-Cresol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 3-Nitro-P-Cresol is 2042-14-0.
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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