Is 2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
INCI: 2-METHOXY-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate (CAS Sulfate salt of 2-methoxy-p-phenylenediamine — base CAS referenced in SCCS opinions; CosIng-registered) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dye (oxidative hair coloring). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Sulfate salt of 2-methoxy-p-phenylenediamine — base CAS referenced in SCCS opinions; CosIng-registered
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Function
Hair dye (oxidative hair coloring)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for hair dye use; coal-tar hair dyes carry the statutory caution labeling requirement under FD&C Act §601(a); not on FDA's prohibited list
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate allowed in the EU?
2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate do in cosmetics?
2-Methoxy-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate functions as: Hair dye (oxidative hair coloring). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Sulfate salt of 2-methoxy-p-phenylenediamine — base CAS referenced in SCCS opinions; CosIng-registered.
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