Colorant

2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline

INCI: 2-NITRO-5-GLYCERYL METHYLANILINE
CAS 80062-31-3 EC 279-383-3
3-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]propane-1,2-diol
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

3-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]propane-1,2-diol

Purpose

Function

Non-oxidative (semi-permanent) hair dye
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration1.0%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL100 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
eu_children_restrictedeu_cosing_listed
Verdict

Genotoxicity data incomplete; must not be mixed with nitrosating agents due to nitrosamine risk.

US Note

Permitted under the FD&C Act coal tar hair dye exemption; not separately restricted by FDA

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
80062-31-3
EC Number
279-383-3
INCI
2-NITRO-5-GLYCERYL METHYLANILINE
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026