Picramic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Amino-4,6-dinitrophenol (CI 76540)
What does it do?
Picramic Acid 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
Picramic Acid 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 Picramic Acid?
Picramic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Amino-4,6-dinitrophenol (CI 76540)
Is Picramic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Picramic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Picramic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Picramic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Picramic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Picramic Acid is 96-91-3.
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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