1,3-benzenediol
RESORCINOL
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
RESORCINOL
Chemical name
1,3-benzenediol
Chemical / IUPAC name
1,3-benzenediol
Product type
Maximum concentration
(c) 0,5%
Other restrictions
(For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyeslashes must not exceed 1,25 %
(b) Professional use only
Warnings
(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ 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. Contains resorcinol. Rinse hair well after application. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.‘Do not use to dye eyelashes.
(b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. Contains resorcinol. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, — has experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.”
(c) Contains resorcinol.’
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2013/1197
SCCS opinions
- Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
- Opinion on Resorcinol
- Opinion on Resorcinol
- OPINION on Resorcinol
Identified ingredients
- RESORCINOL
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