4-Amino-2-nitrophenol
Other
Moderate
CAS Number: 119-34-6
About 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol
4-amino-2-nitrophenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
This amino nitrophenol is structurally related to regulated hair dye intermediates. While not listed in EU Annex II or III, it carries structural alerts for sensitization and its nitro group raises concern for methaemoglobin formation. Concentration limits in finished dyes apply under general product safety provisions.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Potential skin sensitizer
- ⚠ Nitro compound with metabolic activation concern
- ⚠ Not formally restricted but subject to general safety assessment
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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