5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
5-Amino-4-chloro-2-methylphenol
What does it do?
5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol 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
5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is 5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol?
5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 5-Amino-4-chloro-2-methylphenol
Is 5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. 5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol do in cosmetic products?
5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 5-Amino-4-Chloro-O-Cresol is 110102-86-8.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010