red
Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene
Reproductive toxicant. Avoid during pregnancy. Common in nail polish and adhesives.
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Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Colour 5 Medium Brown Semi Permanent each
Is Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Colour 5 Medium Brown Semi Permanent each low tox? Our scanner flagged 11 ingredients (3 in the avoid tier, 8 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
3 avoid8 caution
11 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
red
Methoxymethyl-P-Phenylenediamine
Active dye in most permanent hair colours. Severe contact allergen.
Krasteva et al. Contact Dermatitis 2009
red
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
European Society of Contact Dermatitis declared MI a "contact allergy epidemic." High allergen rates.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
Sodium Sulfite
Documented MCAS, asthma and migraine trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Steareth-20
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
M-Aminophenol
PPD-family hair-dye intermediate.
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
Full ingredients (from label)
COLOUR CREAMAqua/Water/EauPropylene GlycolEthanolamineCetearyl AlcoholTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCitric AcidSodium SulfiteParfum/FragranceDicaprylyl PhosphateAscorbic AcidCeteth-10 PhosphateSteareth-20Xanthan Gumm-AminophenolSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTATitanium Dioxidem-Aminophenol4-Amino-2-HydroxytolueneTocopheryl Acetate2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine.ACTIVATORAqua/Water/EauParaffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile MinraleHydrogen PeroxideCetearyl AlcoholSodium Cetearyl SulfateSalicylic AcidPhosphoric AcidDisodium PhosphateDisodium PyrophosphateSodium StannateEtidronic Acid.CONDITIONERAqua/Water/EauBis-Hydroxy/Methoxy AmodimethiconeStearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholStearamidopropyl DimethylamineGlutamic AcidParfum/FragranceBenzyl AlcoholCitric AcidBenzyl BenzoateHistidineEDTASodium ChlorideCocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilHexyl CinnamalLinaloolMagnesium NitrateTrimethylolpropaneAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMagnesium ChlorideMethylisothiazolinoneAscorbic AcidSodium SulfiteSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.