Banned in EU

Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol

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

What is it?

Phenol, 4-amino-2-[(2-hydroxyethylamino)methyl]-,

What does it do?

Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol 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.

Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1316), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol?

Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phenol, 4-amino-2-[(2-hydroxyethylamino)methyl]-,

Is Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol do in cosmetic products?

Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-P-Aminophenol is 110952-46-0.

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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