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4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII R5WY41Q95Z · registered name 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Dyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

Banned
South Korea
Restricted
Taiwan · United Kingdom

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

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (b) 1.0%
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% 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 : (a) 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 (b) 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

China

  • Maximum concentration : 1.5%
  • Maximum concentration : 1%

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (b) 1.0%
  • Other : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : (a) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 215 · maximum concentration (b) 1.0% · applies to (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/215 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Amino Nitrophenols Used in Hair Dyes

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 4-アミノ-3-ニトロフェノール: 本品は、次の化学式で表される芳香族アミンである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOLINCI4-아미노-3-나이트로페놀Korean label name (MFDS standard)Phenol, 4-amino-3-nitro-Synonym4-アミノ-3-ニトロフェノールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
610-81-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
210-236-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID50209864
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID00132355
IUPAC
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
Molecular formula
C6H6N2O3
Molecular weight
154.125 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Dye3

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 4 studies
  • SkinIrr2
    Skin Irritation · QSAR Predicted
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) Adopted : 24th April 2002
  • Ambiguous
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) 12 May 1981 according to
  • Moderate or Mild Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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