2-METHYLRESORCINOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
2-METHYLRESORCINOL
Safety grade: C
2-Methylresorcinol is a synthetic chemical compound used in hair dye formulas. It works by reacting with other dye components to create color within the hair strand.
This ingredient is used in hair coloring products as a dye coupler, helping to develop and fix long-lasting color deep within the hair fiber.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to 2-METHYLRESORCINOL
- 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade A. Hair dye intermediate that develops color in hair fibers like 2-methylresorcinol.
- 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL — Grade A. Aromatic amine coupler that fixes permanent hair color deep within fiber.
- LAWSONIA INERMIS EXTRACT — Grade A. Plant-derived natural dye source offering safer alternative for hair coloring.
Other Hair Dyeing ingredients
- RESORCINOL — Grade E**
- THYMOL — Grade A
- M-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- P-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE — Grade C
- P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade D**
- 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — Grade C
- ULTRAMARINES — Grade A