pyrogallol

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Where is pyrogallol found?

Pyrogallol is used as a photographic developer and as an etching agent to treat wood. It is also found in some tars. Pyrogallol was also used as a developing agent in black-and-white developers, but its use is largely historical except for special purpose applications. Pyrogallol is not likely to be used as a modern hair dye due to the suspected toxicity of the compound; however, it may still be found in some hair colorants and dyes of suturing materials and for oxygen absorption in gas analysis. It is reported to cross react with Resorcin.

How can you avoid contact with pyrogallol?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1,2,3-Benzenetriol
• CI 76515
• Pyrogallic acid
• Pyrogallol
• Pyrogallol [NF X]
• 1,2,3-Benzenetriol
• 1,2,3-Trihydroxybenzen [Czech]
• 1,2,3-Trihydroxybenzene
• BRN 0907431
• Benzene, 1,2,3-trihydroxy-
• C.I. Oxidation Base 32
• CCRIS 1940
• CI 76515
• CI Oxidation Base 32
• EINECS 201-762-9
• Fouramine Brown AP
• Fourrine 85
• Fourrine PG
• HSDB 794
• NSC 5035
• Pyro
• Pyrogallic acid

What are some products that may contain pyrogallol?

A clinician's point of view.

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