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Annex III Entry 245 14/02/2014

2-[(3-Amino-4-methoxyphenyl)amino]ethanol and its sulphate

2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE / 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE

Key data

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Record details

INCI glossary name

2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE / 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE

Chemical name

2-[(3-Amino-4-methoxyphenyl)amino]ethanol and its sulphate

Chemical / IUPAC name

2-[(3-Amino-4-methoxyphenyl)amino]ethanol and its sulphate

Other restrictions

For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,5 % (as sulphate)
— Do not use with nitrosating agents
— Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg
— Keep in nitrite-free containers
(b) For professsional 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.”
(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-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
  • Opinion on 2-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate
  • Updated Opinion on 2-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate

Identified ingredients

  • 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE
  • 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE
Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-NAPHTHOL

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-Naphthol

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III 193
Shared product type

ACID RED 52

CAS: 3520-42-1
EC: 222-529-8

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