Is 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl safe in cosmetics?
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl
INCI: 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENETOLE HCL
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl (CAS 113715-25-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dye (oxidative). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair dye (oxidative)
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-ethoxy-6-methylbenzene-1,3-diamine;dihydrochloride
InChIKey
YWJGJCGDAUWAQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not approved for use in hair dyes; no FDA authorization
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl.
Regulatory Flags
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl allowed in the EU?
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl do in cosmetics?
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenetole HCl functions as: Hair dye (oxidative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 113715-25-6.
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