3-AMINO-2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
3-AMINO-2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL
Safety grade: C
This is a synthetic chemical compound used in hair coloring products. It is a type of dye molecule that helps create or modify color when applied to hair.
It is used in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes as a color-forming agent, helping to develop and deposit pigment into the hair shaft for lasting color results.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
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