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2-CHLORO-6-ETHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOL

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 5LIV96LADQ · registered name 2-CHLORO-6-ETHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Dyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

Banned
South Korea
Restricted
Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (b) 3.0 %
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % For (a) and (b): • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text
  • Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : (a)The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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 have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye product b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye product
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (b) 3,0 %
  • Other : 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
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : Can cause allergic reaction

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 201 · maximum concentration 3.0% · applies to a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye product b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye product

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 251 · maximum concentration (a) 3.0% (b) 3.0% · applies to (a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing (b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/201 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

2-CHLORO-6-ETHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOLINCI2-클로로-6-에틸아미노-4-나이트로페놀Korean label name (MFDS standard)Phenol, 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
131657-78-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
411-440-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID00157169
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID7079660
IUPAC
2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitrophenol
Molecular formula
C8H9ClN2O3
Molecular weight
216.62 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Dye1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 1 studies
  • Skin Sens. 1
    Skin Sensitization · Authoritative

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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