2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO-5-NITROANISOLE

2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO-5-NITROANISOLE in plain language

What it is

Also known as 2-((2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino)ethanol · 2-(2-Methoxy-4-nitroanilino)ethan-1-ol · 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitroanilino)ethanol · 2-N-(.BETA.-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINO-5-NITROANISOLE · 2- hydroxyethylamin O-5-NITROANISOLE · Dzfvbigujayifj-uhfffaoysa-n

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EN300-7442767 · G53649 · Imexine fm · RCA09581 · UNII-249S4E2270

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a hair dye.

• Hair dyeing
• Colourant

Is it a concern?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol and its salts 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.

• EU Annex III — restricted
• EU restricted in cosmetics

• EU·EC

  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: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: 0.2%% Other conditions: - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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• EU·CosIng·Active2 entries

  • Restriction: III/236Source →
  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 236.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for 2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO-5-NITROANISOLE. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

• SCCS

  EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

  No SCCS opinion on file.

• CIR

  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

  No CIR safety assessment on file.