Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Expert Verdict
🚫 Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II); mutagenicity concerns; no safety dossier submitted to SCCS; do not formulate with this isomer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toluene-2,6-Diamine safe in cosmetics?
🚫 Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II); mutagenicity concerns; no safety dossier submitted to SCCS; do not formulate with this isomer The EU classifies Toluene-2,6-Diamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Toluene-2,6-Diamine allowed in the EU?
Toluene-2,6-Diamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Toluene-2,6-Diamine do in cosmetics?
Toluene-2,6-Diamine functions as: Oxidative hair dye intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 823-40-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Toluene-2,6-Diamine?
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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