An oxidative hair dye ingredient regulated in Annex III.
What it is
2-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate is the sulfate salt of an aromatic amine derived from anisole (methoxybenzene). CosIng lists it as a hair-dyeing ingredient. In the EU it is listed in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions), for oxidative hair dye products and products for colouring eyelashes.
Where it is used
Found in permanent hair colours and eyelash tinting products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits, conditions and label warnings, which depend on the product type.
Functions
- Hair dyeing
- Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.
EU regulation
- Product type
- (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
- Conditions and warnings
- (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, — has experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.” ’
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/1197
Products with this ingredient (14)
- IGORA ZERO AMM 1-0 Schwarz 60 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- IGORA VIBRANCE 7-42 Mittelblond Beige Asch 60 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Wella Koleston Intense Saç Boyası 7/17 Buzlu Çikolata · Wella
- Schwarzkopf Brilliance Permanent Hair Colour Dark Amethyst each · Henkel
- Clairol Root Touch Up Permanent 4 Dark Brown Hair Colour each · Clairol
- tinta per capelli · biokap
- Natural & Easy 564 Lysbrun · Conaxess trade norway
- Live Urban Metallics U71 Metallic Silver · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Blonde Blondering 10.1 · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Natural & Easy 560 Kashmirbrun · Conaxess trade norway
- Natural & Easy 570 Mellombrun · Conaxess trade norway
- Natural & Easy 580 Mørkbrun · Conaxess trade norway

