Description: 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — HAIR DYEING.
All Functions: HAIR DYEING
Quick Facts:
- Category: other
- Regulatory Note: Restricted in the EU
Safety tier is a starting heuristic from regulatory status and comedogenic rating, not a dermatological verdict — see our Terms for the full disclaimer. Research confidence reflects how many real cited studies back this ingredient, not the strength of their findings.
🧪 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
CAS Number: 55302-96-0
Also Known As: —
Category: other
EC Number: 259-583-7
Korean Name: 2-메칠-5-하이드록시에칠아미노페놀
5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol
2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL is an other ingredient used in skincare formulations.
🌍 Regulatory Status
EU conditions: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”
(b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, — has experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.” ’
📊 Comedogenicity
📚 Research & Evidence
🔬 The Science
💧 Skin Type Compatibility
⚠️ Don’t Combine With
🧴 Products Containing 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 415 Marron Glace
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Excellence 4.3 Golden Brown
- L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 550 Acajou
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 645 Ambre
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Preferance 9.13 Baikal
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 513 Lys Beigbrun
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 554 S.Choco
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 410 Cool Chestnut
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 510 Cool Mocha
- L’Oréal, L’Oreal Consumer products, Garnier, Olia Olia coloration permanente 6.66 carmin éclatant
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Nutrisse 7.3 Gyldenblond
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Nutrisse 9 Meget Lysblond
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Nutrisse 4.3 Gyldenbrun
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Nutrisse 3.23 Brun
- L’OREAL NORGE AS Nutrisse 5.3 Lys Gylden Brun
- clairol
📄 Related Research
Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.
- Unknown authors (1990). 5 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol. Journal of the American College of Toxicology.
- Marina Bährle-Rapp (2007). 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol. a peer-reviewed journal.
- Yun Gao (2011). Study on the Synthesis of 2-Methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol. Fine Chemical Intermediates.
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