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2-Methylresorcinol

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CAS
608-25-3
EC
2101558
PubChem CID
11843
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.1400 g/mol

Used as a colorant in hair dyes. Potential to cause skin irritation and allergy; mandatory use within specific ratios.

What does it do?

Used as a colorant in hair dyes.

Details

A synthetic chemical used as a colorant in hair dyes. It specifically ensures permanent color formation in oxidative hair dyes. However, it has a high potential to cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. For this reason, its use is restricted to certain ratios in the European Union. It is important to wear gloves and avoid skin contact when using hair dye.

Hazards

Allergenⓘ
Irritantⓘ

Benefits

None Specified

Functions

Colorant

Restrictions

Not Suitable Near Eyes

Where is it found?

Hair dyes
Eyelash tinting products

Also known as

1,3-Benzenediol, 2- methyl

Function & Use

Hair Dyeing

Regulatory note

  • EU 1223/2009 Annex IIIRestricted

Industry GHS notices (PubChem)

These are industry self-reports to ECHA, not our regulatory assessment.

  • H301(94.8%)- Toxic if swallowed
  • H302- Harmful if swallowed
  • H315(56.2%)- Causes skin irritation
  • H317(56.8%)- May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H318(61.5%)- Causes serious eye damage
  • H319(37.5%)- Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335(59.4%)- May cause respiratory irritation
  • H400(37.0%)- Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410(15.1%)- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
PubChem CID 11843 →
The verdict isn’t ours: below is what SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) said, verbatim.

What The Sources Say

SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety)8
Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Request for a Re-evaluation of hair dyes listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Opinion on Personal Use of Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Opinion on the Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer Risk

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Assessment Strategies for Hair Dyes

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Scientific References

  • Assessment Strategies for Hair DyesSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — DSSTox identifiers mapped to CAS (2021r1)US EPA, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure
  • EU CosIng — Cosmetic Ingredient Database full exportEuropean Commission, DG GROW
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising PropertiesSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004SCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion on 2-MethylresorcinolSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion on Personal Use of Hair Dyes and Cancer RiskSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion on the Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer RiskSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • PubChem — CID-Synonym-filtered bulk + PUG REST propertiesNCBI / National Library of Medicine
  • Request for a Re-evaluation of hair dyes listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic ProductsSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • ToxValDB — genotoxicityUS EPA — ToxValDB v97