4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl

INCI: 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

CAS Number
Salt of 94082-85-6 (HCl salt; specific salt CAS may vary)
Function
Hair dye (oxidative)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Coal tar hair dye exemption with labeling

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Salt form of prohibited free base; identical safety concerns apply; coal tar hair dye exemption permits use in US with required labeling.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl safe in cosmetics?

Salt form of prohibited free base; identical safety concerns apply; coal tar hair dye exemption permits use in US with required labeling. The EU classifies 4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is 4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl allowed in the EU?

4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl do in cosmetics?

4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-Phenylenediamine HCl functions as: Hair dye (oxidative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Salt of 94082-85-6 (HCl salt; specific salt CAS may vary).

What is the Margin of Safety for 4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-M-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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