1,3-benzenediol, 2-methyl

Maximum permitted concentration

(b) 1.8 %

Regulatory framework

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — Annex III, ref. 243

Last update reflected in the database: 27 July 2020

Conditions of use

(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,8 % (c) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 1,25 % (c) Professional use

Labelling warnings

(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants 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.” (c) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “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. For professional use only. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them”