4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL

RestrictedCAS 610-81-118 regulations across 16 markets

4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 610-81-1. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
610-81-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea2
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 #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(b) 1,0 %
Product type
(b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 1,0 % (b) 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M291
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol and its salts (with the exception of 4-Amino-3-nitrophenol as the hair dye substance under the mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% (1.0% as non-oxidative conditions)
CAS
610-81-1

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M750
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #85
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a)1.5% (b)1%
Product type
(a)Oxidative hair dye products (b)Non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5%
Product type
a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5%
Product type
a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5%
Product type
a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5%
Product type
a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5%
Product type
a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
Max concentration
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5%
Product type
a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #215
Chemical name
4-Amino-3-nitrophenol
CAS
610-81-1
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) and (b) “ Hair colourants 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,EN L 114/40 OJ EU25.4.2013 — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ...
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 %

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL banned in any country?

4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL in cosmetics?

4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL in cosmetics?

4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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