# Ethanol, 2-[(2-nitrophenyl)amino]-

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_4926_55_0
Categories: beauty
Functions: Dye
Identifier: 4926-55-0

> Ethanol, 2-[(2-nitrophenyl)amino]- is used as dye. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: 2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino] ethanol 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 products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: (b) 1,0% Other conditions: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,75% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers Conditions of use and warnings: To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause allergic reactions.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 50 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._