O-Aminophenol Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phenol, 2-amino-, sulfate (2:1) (salt)
What does it do?
O-Aminophenol Sulfate 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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
O-Aminophenol Sulfate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 240). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is O-Aminophenol Sulfate?
O-Aminophenol Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phenol, 2-amino-, sulfate (2:1) (salt)
Is O-Aminophenol Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. O-Aminophenol Sulfate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does O-Aminophenol Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
O-Aminophenol Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of O-Aminophenol Sulfate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for O-Aminophenol Sulfate is 67845-79-8.
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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: 18/10/2010