OriginDerived from coal tar or petroleum-based aromatic compounds within the azo dye chemical family. Synthesized through diazotization and azo coupling reactions of aromatic amines and phenolic precursors.
2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol
Formula
C8H10N2O3
Mol. Weight
182.18
CAS #
4926-55-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 85)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 85)
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