Poor Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️

INCI: 2,6-DIAMINOPYRIDINE

CAS Number
141-86-6
Function
Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye precursor, max 0.15% after mixing)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 0.3%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under coal tar hair dye exemption

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for 2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
dye
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
para-amino-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: SCCS; IVDK

Expert Verdict

Extreme sensitizer with mutagenic and clastogenic potential in vitro; high acute oral toxicity (LD50 50–300 mg/kg bw); nephrotoxicity and hemolytic anemia observed at ≥10 mg/kg in 90-day studies with target organs including kidney, erythrocytes, liver, and spleen.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ safe in cosmetics?

Extreme sensitizer with mutagenic and clastogenic potential in vitro; high acute oral toxicity (LD50 50–300 mg/kg bw); nephrotoxicity and hemolytic anemia observed at ≥10 mg/kg in 90-day studies with target organs including kidney, erythrocytes, liver, and spleen. The EU classifies 2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is 2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ allowed in the EU?

2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ do in cosmetics?

2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️ functions as: Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye precursor, max 0.15% after mixing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141-86-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,6-Diaminopyridine ⚠️?

adequate 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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