M-AMINOPHENOL HCL

RestrictedCAS 51-81-010 regulations across 9 markets

M-AMINOPHENOL HCL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 51-81-0. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
38171-54-9, 51-81-0, 591-27-5, 68239-81-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5 / 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
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
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5 / 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, has experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.
Other conditions
(b) For professional use only.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for M-AMINOPHENOL HCL in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #68
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0/ 68239-81-6/ 38171-54-9
Max concentration
1.2%
Product type
Oxidative hair dye products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for M-AMINOPHENOL HCL in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #217
Chemical name
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS
591-27-5/ 51-81-0 / 68239-81-6 /38171-54-9
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
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.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,—
Other conditions
For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 % (b) For professional use only

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for M-AMINOPHENOL HCL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M-AMINOPHENOL HCL banned in any country?

M-AMINOPHENOL HCL 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 M-AMINOPHENOL HCL in cosmetics?

M-AMINOPHENOL HCL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.