4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid

INCI: 4-AMINO-2-NITRODIPHENYLAMINE-2'-CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
117907-42-3
Function
Hair Dyeing (non-oxidative / semi-permanent hair dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Must not be used with nitrosating agents. Contains a nitro group with potential for nitrosamine formation that must be controlled. Standard hair dye warnings required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Must not be used with nitrosating agents. Contains a nitro group with potential for nitrosamine formation that must be controlled. Standard hair dye warnings required. The EU classifies 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid functions as: Hair Dyeing (non-oxidative / semi-permanent hair dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 117907-42-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid?

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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