Banned in EU

N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol

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

What is it?

Phenol, 3-cyclopentylamino-

What does it do?

N-Cyclopentyl-M-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.

N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1225), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol?

N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phenol, 3-cyclopentylamino-

Is N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Cyclopentyl-M-Aminophenol is 104903-49-3.

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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: 15/10/2010