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5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol

Korean: 5-[(2-하이드록시에틸)아미노]-o-크레졸 · CAS 55302-96-0 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
다만, 2-메칠-5-하이드록시에칠아미노페놀은 염모제에서 용법·용량에 따른 혼합물의 염모성분으로서 0.5 % 이하는 제외

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol 5-[(2-하이드록시에틸)아미노]-o-크레졸

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is 5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.

Is 5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is 5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 5-[(2-하이드록시에틸)아미노]-o-크레졸.

What is the CAS number of 5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol?

CAS 55302-96-0 (from official records).