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4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol

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

What is it?

1-Hydroxy-3-nitro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)benzene

What does it do?

4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol 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.

4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 205). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol?

4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Hydroxy-3-nitro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)benzene

Is 4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does 4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol do in cosmetic products?

4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-Nitrophenol is 92952-81-3.

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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: 17/10/2010