# 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_131657_78_8
Categories: beauty
Functions: Dye
Identifier: 131657-78-8

> 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol is used as dye. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro- (see note 17) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye product b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye product Maximum concentration: 3.0% Other conditions: a) Afther mixing oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5% (a) and (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers Conditions of use and warnings: Can cause allergic reaction
- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing (b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing Maximum concentration: (a) 3.0% (b) 3.0% Other conditions: In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5% Not to be used after 31.12.2009
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._