4-AMINO-M-CRESOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
4-AMINO-M-CRESOL
Safety grade: C
This is a chemical compound used in hair coloring products that helps create color in the hair. It works by reacting with other dye ingredients to produce a range of brown and auburn shades.
It is used in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes as a color coupler, helping to develop and fix hair color by reacting with oxidizing agents to produce lasting pigmentation.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to 4-AMINO-M-CRESOL
- 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL — Grade A. Amino-substituted cresol derivative used as oxidative hair dye coupler
- 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade A. Phenylenediamine-based oxidative hair dye precursor developing permanent color
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