Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate

INCI: TETRAAMINOPYRIMIDINE SULFATE

CAS Number
5392-28-9
Function
Hair dyeing – oxidative dye precursor (reacts with couplers to form final dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 3.4%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as coal tar hair dye under FD\&C Act exemptions (requires caution labeling and patch test instructions)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Clastogenic in vitro with metabolic activation (chromosome aberrations in V79 cells); nephrotoxicity at ≥ 300 mg/kg bw/d; dose-dependent histopathological effects in thymus, spleen, and adrenals at all tested doses; eye irritant undiluted

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Clastogenic in vitro with metabolic activation (chromosome aberrations in V79 cells); nephrotoxicity at ≥ 300 mg/kg bw/d; dose-dependent histopathological effects in thymus, spleen, and adrenals at all tested doses; eye irritant undiluted The EU classifies Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3.4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate functions as: Hair dyeing – oxidative dye precursor (reacts with couplers to form final dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5392-28-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate?

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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