2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.

2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL

Safety grade: C

This is a synthetic chemical compound used as a color agent in hair dye products. It helps create specific shades, particularly in the green and olive tone range, when applied to hair.

It is used in hair coloring products to deposit color onto the hair shaft, contributing to the desired shade and helping achieve long-lasting hair dye results.

Graded using: COSING.

EU COSING — Restricted

Last verified: May 26, 2026

Safer alternatives to 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL

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BASIC RED 51 — Grade A. Basic dye that deposits color directly onto hair shaft
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