M-Aminophenol

M-Aminophenol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair dyeing agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameM-AMINOPHENOL
FunctionHAIR DYEING
CAS number591-27-5
EC number209-711-2
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Other Styling 81.8%Other Haircare 18.2%

Frequently asked

What does M-Aminophenol do in skincare?
M-Aminophenol functions as a hair dyeing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is M-Aminophenol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain M-Aminophenol?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other styling (81.8% of its uses).

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