On the basis of the animal and clinical data included in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that 2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Nitrophenol and its hydrochloride salt are safe for use in hair dye formulations at concentrations of up to 2.0%.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 70.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C6H6Cl2N2O3
Mol. Weight
225.03
CAS #
62625-14-3
Form
Powder
State
2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol hydrochloride appears as a brown powder. (NTP, 1992)
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Traditional Use
A hydrochloride salt of a synthetic hair dye precursor developed for improved solubility and stability. It was created to enhance performance in permanent hair coloring formulations.