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O-Aminophenol Sulfate

Korean: 황산o-아미노페놀 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1372

Conditions: 2-aminophenol [1]; bis(2-hydroxyanilinium) sulfate [2]; 2-Aminophenol Hydrochloride [3]

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

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

Other markets

How O-Aminophenol Sulfate is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited —
BR BrazilProhibited —
AR ArgentinaProhibited —

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

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O-AMINOPHENOL SULFATE 황산o-아미노페놀

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 O-Aminophenol Sulfate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is O-Aminophenol Sulfate banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is O-Aminophenol Sulfate 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 O-Aminophenol Sulfate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing.

What is O-Aminophenol Sulfate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 황산o-아미노페놀.

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