Banned in EU

O-Aminophenol

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

What is it?

2-Aminophenol (CI 76520)

What does it do?

O-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.

O-Aminophenol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1372), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is O-Aminophenol?

O-Aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Aminophenol (CI 76520)

Is O-Aminophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does O-Aminophenol do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of O-Aminophenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for O-Aminophenol is 95-55-6.

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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: 15/11/2016