Is 2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate
INCI: 2,6-DIAMINOPYRIDINE SULFATE
2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate (CAS Not confirmed in available databases (salt form of CAS 141-86-6)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing agent (sulfate salt of 2,6-Diaminopyridine). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed in available databases (salt form of CAS 141-86-6)
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Function
Hair dyeing agent (sulfate salt of 2,6-Diaminopyridine)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Coal tar hair dye exemption applies to parent compound
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate allowed in the EU?
2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate do in cosmetics?
2,6-Diaminopyridine Sulfate functions as: Hair dyeing agent (sulfate salt of 2,6-Diaminopyridine). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in available databases (salt form of CAS 141-86-6).
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