Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU due to safety concerns; permitted in US for hair dyes with required warning label
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU due to safety concerns; permitted in US for hair dyes with required warning label The EU classifies Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine functions as: Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye coupler); also used industrially as a polymerisation accelerator. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3077-12-1 (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-toluidine).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine?
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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