2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethyl Aminophenol in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 229
2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethyl Aminophenol: the table gives no maximum concentration for this entry; the restrictions are in its conditions and wording. Annex III, entry 229, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 229
- Chemical name/INN
- 5-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethyl Aminophenol
- CAS number
- 55302-96-0
- EC number
- 259-583-7
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other: For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,5 % - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
- Product type, body parts: (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes | Other: (b) For professional use only.
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
- 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.’
- 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.’
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