P-Methylaminophenol
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
4-Methylaminophenol
What does it do?
P-Methylaminophenol 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.
P-Methylaminophenol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 223). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is P-Methylaminophenol?
P-Methylaminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-Methylaminophenol
Is P-Methylaminophenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. P-Methylaminophenol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does P-Methylaminophenol do in cosmetic products?
P-Methylaminophenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of P-Methylaminophenol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for P-Methylaminophenol is 150-75-4.
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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: 17/10/2010