N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl
INCI: N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mandatory 48-hour patch test warning. Potential cross-sensitization with other PPD derivatives. Methoxyethyl moiety may generate formaldehyde upon metabolic cleavage—evaluate case-by-case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Mandatory 48-hour patch test warning. Potential cross-sensitization with other PPD derivatives. Methoxyethyl moiety may generate formaldehyde upon metabolic cleavage—evaluate case-by-case. The EU classifies N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl allowed in the EU?
N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl do in cosmetics?
N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl functions as: Oxidative hair dye (coupler/primary intermediate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66592-87-8 (HCl salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl?
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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