O-AMINOPHENOL

BannedCAS 95-55-616 regulations across 16 markets

O-AMINOPHENOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 95-55-6. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 51-19-4, 67845-79-8, 95-55-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil1

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan

Australia

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE1

Saudi Arabia1

Qatar1

Oman1

Kuwait1

Bahrain1

Russia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Armenia

Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations

European UnionBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol (o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6 / 67845-79-8 / 51-19-4

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminofenol(o-aminofenol; CI 76520) e seus sais, em concentrações maiores que 1%.
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M219

Chemical name: o-Aminophenol

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol ( / o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol ( / o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol ( / o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol ( / o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol ( / o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1372

Chemical name: 2-Aminophenol ( / o-Aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts
CAS: 95-55-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1372

Chemical name: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]
CAS: 95-55-6 [1]/67845-79-8 [2]/51-19-4 [3]

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O-AMINOPHENOL banned in any country?

Yes, O-AMINOPHENOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on O-AMINOPHENOL in cosmetics?

O-AMINOPHENOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use O-AMINOPHENOL in cosmetics?

O-AMINOPHENOL is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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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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.