Is N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl safe in cosmetics?
N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl
INCI: N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL
N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl (CAS 66592-87-8 (HCl salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oxidative hair dye (coupler/primary intermediate). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Oxidative hair dye (coupler/primary intermediate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under coal tar hair dye exemption (21 USC §361(a)); must carry caution statement and patch-test directions per 21 CFR 740.2
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for N-Methoxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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