Colorant

1-Naphthol

INCI: 1-NAPHTHOL
CAS 90-15-3 EC 201-969-4
1-naphthol (CI 76605)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

1-naphthol (CI 76605)

Purpose

Function

Oxidative hair dye intermediate (coupler)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration2.0%
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationhigh
MoSadequate
NOAEL40 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
potential-allergenendocrine_disruptoreu_cosing_listed
Verdict

Skin/eye irritant; sensitizer; restricted to oxidative hair dye only; mandatory consumer warning on label ("Can cause an allergic reaction"); do not use on eyebrows/eyelashes; not for use in other cosmetic product types

US Note

Permitted as coal-tar hair dye with caution statement (21 CFR §73.2190); patch test warning required

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
90-15-3
EC Number
201-969-4
INCI
1-NAPHTHOL
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026