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Answer: o-Aminophenol is restricted (not fully banned) in European Union. The FDA still allows it in US cosmetics and personal-care products. Risk level: medium. Commonly found in: hair dye.
TL;DR: o-Aminophenol is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants).
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INCI name o-Aminophenol. CAS 95-55-6.
| EU status | Restricted |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium |
| Where it shows up | hair dye |
| CAS number | 95-55-6 |
o-Aminophenol (o-Aminophenol) is a hair-dye intermediate.
It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.
Restricted in the EU over toxicity and sensitization.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of o-Aminophenolwith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
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o-Aminophenol is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.
Yes — o-Aminophenol can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.
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