Is 4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
INCI: 4-FLUORO-6-METHYL-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate (CAS 873397-34-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing oxidative hair dye coupler/precursor. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair dyeing oxidative hair dye coupler/precursor
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under FDA coal-tar hair dye exemption (21 CFR 73/74); must bear caution labeling and patch test instructions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate allowed in the EU?
4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate do in cosmetics?
4-Fluoro-6-Methyl-M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate functions as: Hair dyeing oxidative hair dye coupler/precursor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 873397-34-3.
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