N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE (CAS 4698-29-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max III/8; 1 safety opinion reviewed (CIR Safety Assessment). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is classified GHS Danger (H301, H302, H315, H317, H319, H335, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max III/8.
US NotesPermitted under the coal-tar hair dye exemption with standard caution labeling and patch-test instructions.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
CIR Safety Assessment
Verdict: unknown
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourcedeu-restrictedneeds-enrichment
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; Personal care - hair coloring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE safe in cosmetics?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted. This ingredient has been reviewed by CIR Safety Assessment.
Is N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE allowed in the EU?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/8. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE do in cosmetics?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4698-29-7.
Is N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE used outside cosmetics?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is classified GHS Danger (H301, H302, H315, H317, H319, H335, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max III/8.
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