Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU-prohibited due to mutagenicity and genotoxicity concerns. Strong contact sensitizer. Do not formulate for EU market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine safe in cosmetics?
EU-prohibited due to mutagenicity and genotoxicity concerns. Strong contact sensitizer. Do not formulate for EU market. The EU classifies 4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is 4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine allowed in the EU?
4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine do in cosmetics?
4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine functions as: Hair dye (direct/semi-permanent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5131-58-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Nitro-M-Phenylenediamine?
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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