Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
🚫 Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II); part of the "toluidines and their isomers" prohibition group; suspected mutagen; not to be used in any cosmetic formulation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toluene-3,4-Diamine safe in cosmetics?
🚫 Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II); part of the "toluidines and their isomers" prohibition group; suspected mutagen; not to be used in any cosmetic formulation The EU classifies Toluene-3,4-Diamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Toluene-3,4-Diamine allowed in the EU?
Toluene-3,4-Diamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Toluene-3,4-Diamine do in cosmetics?
Toluene-3,4-Diamine functions as: Hair dye intermediate (historically used). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 496-72-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Toluene-3,4-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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