M-AMINOPHENOL

Restricted CAS: 591-27-5CosIng #35147

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.

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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.

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