Is 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea safe in cosmetics?
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea
INCI: 4-NITROPHENYL AMINOETHYLUREA
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea (CAS 27080-42-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dye (direct / semi-permanent, yellow shade). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair dye (direct / semi-permanent, yellow shade)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for use in hair dyes; FDA does not pre-approve hair dye ingredients except coal-tar colors requiring certification
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea allowed in the EU?
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea do in cosmetics?
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea functions as: Hair dye (direct / semi-permanent, yellow shade). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27080-42-8.
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