1-NAPHTHOL
1-Naphthol and its salts
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
1-NAPHTHOL
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
Product type
Other restrictions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base
Warnings
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 have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2013/344
SCCS opinions
- Updated Recommended Strategy for Testing Hair Dyes for Their Potential Genotoxicity/Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity
- Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004
- Opinion on Personal Use of Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk
- Opinion on the Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer Risk
- Assessment Strategies for Hair Dyes
- Updated Recommended Strategy for Testing Oxidative Hair Dye Substances for their Potential Mutagenicity/Genotoxicity
- Opinion concerning 1-Naphthol
- Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
- Opinion on 1-Naphthol
Identified ingredients
Ingredient inventory links
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About this record
This substance is listed as restricted under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Use is only permitted under the specific conditions, concentration limits and product restrictions shown above.
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