Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
2-METHYLRESORCINOL
CAS 608-25-3 · 70/100 · High conf.
Dye
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
1,3-benzenediol, 2-methyl is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
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 (c) Products intended for colouring eyelashes Maximum concentration: (b) 1.8 % Other conditions: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,8 % (c) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1,25 % (c) Professional use Conditions of use and warnings: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you…
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 389 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 389 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for 2-METHYLRESORCINOL. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of 2-METHYLRESORCINOL in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
389
Brands
6
Personal care
Typical roles
Dye
Found in these products
- Brillance Hårfarge 883 BlackbrownCONAXESS TRADE NORGE ASHigh
- Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer HaircolorL'Oréal · Hair ColorCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 415 Marron GlaceL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 600 Blond FonceL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 645 AmbreL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 535 ChocolatL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 323 Choc NoirL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Preferance 9.13 BaikalL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 412 BeigebrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 513 Lys BeigbrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Casting Creme Gloss 554 S.ChocoL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Excellence 4.3 Golden BrownL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Excellence Creme Ultra 4.11 Ash BrownL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 7.3 GyldenblondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 4.15 Marron GlaceL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 4.3 GyldenbrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 3.23 BrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 5.3 Lys Gylden BrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 7 BlondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Nutrisse 8.0 Medium BlondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- clairolCosmetic ProductsCritical
- Excellence 10 Ekstra Lys BlondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Excellence 5.3 Lys GyldenbrunL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Excellence 9 Meget Lys BlondL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
