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M-Aminophenol Hcl

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

What is it?

3-Hydroxyanilinium chloride (CI 76545)

What does it do?

M-Aminophenol Hcl 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.

M-Aminophenol Hcl is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 217). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is M-Aminophenol Hcl?

M-Aminophenol Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Hydroxyanilinium chloride (CI 76545)

Is M-Aminophenol Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. M-Aminophenol Hcl is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does M-Aminophenol Hcl do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of M-Aminophenol Hcl?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for M-Aminophenol Hcl is 51-81-0.

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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: 17/10/2010