"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: 2-METHYLRESORCINOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 210-155-8
- Classification: Regulated, Hair dye
Restriction in Europe:
III/243
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Oxidation dye for hair coloring
b) Non-oxidizing dye for hair coloring
(c) Products intended for coloring eyelashes
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
(a) After mixing under oxidation conditions, the maximum concentration applied to the hair shall not exceed 1,8%.
(b) 1.8%
(c) After mixing under oxidation conditions, the maximum concentration applied to the eyelashes shall not exceed 1,25%.
Professional use
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
(a) Must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"Hair dyes can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow the instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under 16 years of age.
Temporary black tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not color your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or if your scalp is sensitive, irritated or damaged,
- you have already made a reaction after having colored your hair,
- you did in the past a reaction to a temporary black tattoo with henna. "
c) From March 3, 2018 must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"This product may cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow the instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under 16 years of age. Temporary black tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not use to color eyelashes:
- a person with a rash on the face or a sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp,
- a person who has already had a reaction after having colored his hair or his eyelashes,
- a person who has in the past reacted to a temporary black tattoo based on henna.
Reserved for professionals.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Oxidation dye for hair coloring
b) Non-oxidizing dye for hair coloring
(c) Products intended for coloring eyelashes
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
(a) After mixing under oxidation conditions, the maximum concentration applied to the hair shall not exceed 1,8%.
(b) 1.8%
(c) After mixing under oxidation conditions, the maximum concentration applied to the eyelashes shall not exceed 1,25%.
Professional use
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
(a) Must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"Hair dyes can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow the instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under 16 years of age.
Temporary black tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not color your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or if your scalp is sensitive, irritated or damaged,
- you have already made a reaction after having colored your hair,
- you did in the past a reaction to a temporary black tattoo with henna. "
c) From March 3, 2018 must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"This product may cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow the instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under 16 years of age. Temporary black tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not use to color eyelashes:
- a person with a rash on the face or a sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp,
- a person who has already had a reaction after having colored his hair or his eyelashes,
- a person who has in the past reacted to a temporary black tattoo based on henna.
Reserved for professionals.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them
Its functions (INCI)
- Hair dyeing : Colors the hair
This ingredient is present in 0.51% of cosmetics.
