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P-Aminophenol

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

What is it?

4-Aminophenol (CI 76550)

What does it do?

P-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 restricted in the European Union.

P-Aminophenol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 272). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Notes: - (EC) No 1197/2013

Frequently asked questions

What is P-Aminophenol?

P-Aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-Aminophenol (CI 76550)

Is P-Aminophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does P-Aminophenol do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of P-Aminophenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for P-Aminophenol is 123-30-8.

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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: 17/11/2016