Colorant

2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine

INCI: 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE
CAS 16867-03-1 EC 240-886-8
2-aminopyridin-3-ol
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

2-aminopyridin-3-ol

Purpose

Function

Hair Dyeing (oxidative hair dye)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration1.0%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL30 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
eu_cosing_listed
Verdict

Oxidative use only — must be mixed with hydrogen peroxide before application; concentration limit is strict (1.0% on-head max); label must state mixing ratio and contain declaration of 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine per Annex III conditions

US Note

CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration for oxidative hair dye formulations

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
16867-03-1
EC Number
240-886-8
INCI
2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026