M-AMINOPHENOL
M-AMINOPHENOL is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 217 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
3-Aminophenol (CI 76545)
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/217
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is M-AMINOPHENOL safe in cosmetics?
M-AMINOPHENOL is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is M-AMINOPHENOL listed?
M-AMINOPHENOL is listed under reference III/217 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does M-AMINOPHENOL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, M-AMINOPHENOL performs the following functions in cosmetics: HAIR DYEING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning M-AMINOPHENOL?
We found 1 recent alerts in the EU Safety Gate database in which M-AMINOPHENOL appears in the risk description or on the ingredient list of a recalled cosmetic. The full list and details of each alert are below in the Safety Gate alerts section.
Safety Gate alerts mentioning this ingredient
We found 1 recent EU Safety Gate alerts that mention M-AMINOPHENOL in the hazard description or ingredient list.