Nitrophenol
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Nitrophenol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
Nitrophenol 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 Nitrophenol?
Nitrophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Nitrophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Nitrophenol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Nitrophenol do in cosmetic products?
Nitrophenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Nitrophenol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Nitrophenol is 88-75-5 / 100-02-7 / 554-84-7 / 25154-55-6.
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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