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Description :
Resorcinol and 2-Methylresorcinol are dye intermediates in permanent, oxidative hair dyes.
Sources of Exposure: Hair colors and dyes, personal care products
Health Impacts: Personal hair dye use has been linked with the development of acute leukemia, bladder cancer, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Methylresorcinol and resorcinol carry the following GHS Hazard Statements: causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation, and toxic if swallowed.
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PubChem: 2-methylresorcinolPubChem: Resorcinol
PubChem: Resorcinol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Annual Safety Assessment (2005/2006)