Beauty · Carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants

Is p-Aminophenol Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: p-Aminophenol is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants).

INCI name p-Aminophenol. CAS 123-30-8.

Is p-Aminophenol banned in the EU?

p-Aminophenol (p-Aminophenol) is a hair-dye coupler.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

A sensitizer; concentration-restricted in the EU.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is p-Aminophenol banned in the EU?

p-Aminophenol is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is p-Aminophenol in US cosmetics?

Yes — p-Aminophenol can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain p-Aminophenol?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag p-Aminophenol automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to p-Aminophenol?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects p-Aminophenol.

Is p-Aminophenol in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains p-Aminophenol or other ingredients banned overseas.

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