2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE
Safety grade: C
This is a synthetic chemical compound used in hair coloring products to help create and develop color in the hair. It works by reacting with other dye components to produce a range of hair color shades.
This ingredient is used in hair dye formulations as a color-developing agent that helps produce long-lasting hair color results.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE
- 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade A. Direct hair dye precursor that develops color similarly in oxidative dyeing.
- 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL — Grade A. Aromatic amine structure used as oxidative hair color developer in formulations.
- LAWSONIA INERMIS EXTRACT — Grade A. Plant-based colorant that provides long-lasting hair color without synthetic amines.
Other Hair Dyeing ingredients
- RESORCINOL — Grade E**
- THYMOL — Grade A
- M-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- P-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- 2-METHYLRESORCINOL — Grade C
- 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE — Grade C
- P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade D**
- 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — Grade C