6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL
Safety grade: C
This is a synthetic chemical compound used in hair coloring products. It works as a color-forming molecule that helps create the desired shade when used in permanent or semi-permanent hair dyes.
It is used in hair dye formulations as a color coupler or dye precursor, reacting with other coloring agents to produce specific hair color results.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to 6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL
- 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade A. Aromatic amine dye precursor that couples to form hair color like the source ingredient.
- 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL — Grade A. Aminophenol derivative that functions as oxidative dye precursor in hair coloring formulations.
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