Beauty · Carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants

Is Pyrogallol Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

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

INCI name Pyrogallol. CAS 87-66-1.

Is Pyrogallol banned in the EU?

Pyrogallol (Pyrogallol) is a hair-dye colorant.

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

A sensitizer and possible mutagen; the EU restricts it to professional use.

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

Is Pyrogallol banned in the EU?

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

Is Pyrogallol in US cosmetics?

Yes — Pyrogallol 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 Pyrogallol?

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

Are there safer alternatives to Pyrogallol?

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

Is Pyrogallol in your bathroom cabinet?

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

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