2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl
INCI: 2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same flags as \#5 above. Additionally: when calculating maximum permitted concentration, convert from salt to free-base equivalent. Hygroscopic - storage conditions affect stability. Verify CAS against your specific regulatory market's Annex III listing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Same flags as \#5 above. Additionally: when calculating maximum permitted concentration, convert from salt to free-base equivalent. Hygroscopic - storage conditions affect stability. Verify CAS against your specific regulatory market's Annex III listing The EU classifies 2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl allowed in the EU?
2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl do in cosmetics?
2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl functions as: Hair dyeing (salt form of the oxidative hair dye precursor for improved water solubility). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56009-20-2 (dihydrochloride salt form; verify against current EU Annex III entry).
What is the Margin of Safety for 2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl?
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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