2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด

INCI: 2-HEXYLOXY-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

CAS Number
1231977-17-5 (free base)
Function
Hair dyeing (oxidative, permanent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Subject to FDA coal-tar hair dye provisions; requires caution and patch-test labeling

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PPD-class strong sensitizer requiring patch-test warning; prohibited for eyelash and eyebrow tinting; mixing ratio and maximum on-head concentration regulated; cross-reactivity with other PPD derivatives possible

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด safe in cosmetics?

PPD-class strong sensitizer requiring patch-test warning; prohibited for eyelash and eyebrow tinting; mixing ratio and maximum on-head concentration regulated; cross-reactivity with other PPD derivatives possible The EU classifies 2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด allowed in the EU?

2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด do in cosmetics?

2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด functions as: Hair dyeing (oxidative, permanent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1231977-17-5 (free base).

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Hexyloxy-P-Phenylenediamine HCl ๐Ÿ”ด?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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