2-METHYL-1-NAPHTHOL

US FDA substance register · UNII COU5JQ433I · registered name 2-METHYL-1-NAPHTHOL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Restricted

Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
• Other limitations and requirements : After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0% (When both 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol and 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene are present in a hair dye formulation, the maximum concentration on the head of 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol should not exceed 2.0%) The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text.
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
• Other : After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0% (When both 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol and 1-Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene are present in a hair dye formulation, the maximum concentration on the head of 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol should not exceed 2,0%).
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 213 · applies to Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction Annex III/213 · SCCS opinion: Opinion on 2-Methyl-1-naphthol (including 1-Acetoxy-2-methylnaphthalene, A153)

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list