m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea

INCI: M-DIMETHYLAMINOPHENYL UREA

CAS Number
15761-41-8
Function
Oxidative hair dye (coupler)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under coal-tar hair dye exemption (21 CFR 73); caution labeling required

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available toxicological data with aromatic amine class concern for genotoxicity; full toxicological dossier needed before use.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available toxicological data with aromatic amine class concern for genotoxicity; full toxicological dossier needed before use. The EU classifies m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea allowed in the EU?

m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea do in cosmetics?

m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea functions as: Oxidative hair dye (coupler). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15761-41-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for m-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea?

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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