Banned in EU

5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine

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

What is it?

3-Pyridinol, 2,6-dimethoxy-5-amino-

What does it do?

5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine 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 banned in the European Union.

5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1308), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is 5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine?

5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Pyridinol, 2,6-dimethoxy-5-amino-

Is 5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. 5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine do in cosmetic products?

5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-Hydroxypyridine is 104333-03-1.

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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