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Is o-Aminophenol banned?

o-Aminophenol is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.

Why o-Aminophenol is flagged

Restricted in the EU over toxicity and sensitization.

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