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Annex III Entry 229 12/02/2014

5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol

2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYL AMINOPHENOL

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Key data

CAS
55302-96-0
EC
259-583-7
Annex
III
Entry number
229

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Record details

INCI glossary name

2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYL AMINOPHENOL

Chemical name

5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol

Product type

Hair dye substance in oxidatie hair dye products. Products intended for colouring eyelashes

Other restrictions

For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,5%
- Do not use with nitrosating agents
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg
- Keep in nitrite-free containers

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.”
(b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. 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.” ’

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/1197

SCCS opinions

  • Request for a Re-evaluation of hair dyes listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products
  • 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
  • Opinion on 2-Methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol
  • Opinion concerning 2-Methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties

Identified ingredients

  • 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex III are shown as well.

Annex III 22
Shared product type

RESORCINOL

CAS: 108-46-3
EC: 203-585-2

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