Is 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol safe in cosmetics?
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol
INCI: 2,4-DIAMINO-5-METHYLPHENOXYETHANOL
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol (CAS 141614-05-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dye (oxidative). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair dye (oxidative)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-(2,4-diamino-5-methylphenoxy)ethanol
InChIKey
FLLUGYZLYWNKPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in hair dye products (coal tar hair dye exemption under FD\&C Act)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol.
Chemical Function
Dye
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol allowed in the EU?
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol do in cosmetics?
2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol functions as: Hair dye (oxidative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141614-05-3.
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