5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL

US FDA substance register · UNII 8077WHL3XK · registered name 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Restricted

South Korea · 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 : (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) 0.5 %
• Other limitations and requirements : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % (a) and (b): 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 (a) & (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

China

• Maximum concentration : 1%
• Maximum concentration : 0.5%

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) 0.5 %
• Wording of conditions of use and 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.”

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer · SCCS opinion: Opinion on 2-Chloro-6-Methyl-3-Aminophenol Hydrochloride; Opinion on 5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of 5-Amino-6-Chloro-o-Cresol as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 6-Amino-m-Cresol, 6-Amino-o-Cresol, 4-Amino-m-Cresol, 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol, 5-Amino-6-Chloro-o-Cresol and 4-Chloro-2-Aminophenol

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)