Resorcinol

A dye intermediate that helps permanent hair colour develop.

Type
Hair dye intermediate
How serious
Moderate severity
Evidence
Moderate evidence

Why it is flagged

Interferes with thyroid peroxidase, the enzyme that builds thyroid hormone; concentration-restricted in the EU.

Health topics it bears on

Sources

Also listed as

1,3-benzenediol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene

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