2-NITRO-5-GLYCERYL METHYLANILINE

RestrictedCAS 80062-31-316 regulations across 15 markets

2-NITRO-5-GLYCERYL METHYLANILINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 80062-31-3. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 80062-31-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom2

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil

South Korea

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE1

Saudi Arabia1

Qatar1

Oman1

Kuwait1

Bahrain1

Russia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Armenia

Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations

European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0 %
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”
Other conditions: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,8 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2-nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)-benzene
CAS: 80062-31-3
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Other conditions: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,8 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2-nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)-benzene
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1,0 %
Product type: (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use: Max: (b) 1,0 %
Other conditions: For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2-NITRO-5-GLYCERYL METHYLANILINE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #155

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2-nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)-benzene
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (a)0.8% (b)1%
Product type: (a)Oxidative hair dye products (b)Non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use: Prohibited to use with nitrosating agents; Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 mg/kg(ppb); Must be stored in a nitrite free container.

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3- dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene / 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0%
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg (21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3- dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene / 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0%
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg (21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3- dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene / 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0%
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg (21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3- dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene / 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0%
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg (21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3- dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene / 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0%
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg (21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3- dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene / 2-Nitro-5-Glyceryl Methylaniline
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0%
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8% For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg (21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAERestrictedAnnex III #281

Chemical name: 1-Methylamino-2- nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)- benzene
CAS: 80062-31-3
Max concentration: (b) 1.0 %
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”
Other conditions: a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,8 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers