O-Aminophenol

O-Aminophenol is a known or suspected teratogen (birth defects). This is suspected to be a toxic hazard to skin or sense organs. It is suspected to be immunotoxicity hazards, respiratory toxicity hazards, and endocrine toxicity hazards. This chemical is used these types of products; hair color and bleaching. It is harmful if it is inhaled and if it is swallowed. There is limited evidence of mutagenic effect and there is a possible risk of irreversible effects. O-Aminophenol is used in dyes for furs and hair, as a developer in photography, and an intermediate for pharmaceuticals. Symptoms from this chemical, if inhaled can be blue lips or finger nails, blue skin, confusion, convulsions, coughing, dizziness, headache, labored breathing, nausea, and unconsciousness. If it comes in contact with the eyes it can cause redness.

Some O-Amiophenols have been banned in Malaysia January 3, 2011 because of the safety hazard.