What does the restriction note for PYROCATECHOL mean?

The restriction field for PYROCATECHOL reads: II/408. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What other records share CAS 120-80-9?

CAS 120-80-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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PYROCATECHOL

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1,2-Benzenediol

PYROCATECHOL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/408.

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Inventory details for PYROCATECHOL

INCI name

PYROCATECHOL

Description

1,2-Benzenediol

Annex records for PYROCATECHOL

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 408

Pyrocatechol (Catechol)

CAS: 120-80-9

EC: 204-427-5

Key data

CAS

120-80-9

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Restriction

II/408

Function

HAIR DYEING

How PYROCATECHOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PYROCATECHOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PYROCATECHOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PYROCATECHOL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for PYROCATECHOL reads: "II/408". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PYROCATECHOL carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR DYEING

CAS 120-80-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for PYROCATECHOL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for PYROCATECHOL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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