Is 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene safe in cosmetics?
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene
INCI: 2,6-DIHYDROXYETHYLAMINOTOLUENE
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene (CAS 149330-25-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing (oxidative hair dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 1.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair Dyeing (oxidative hair dye)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[3-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-2-methylanilino]ethanol
InChIKey
FGYCMSFOZIRDLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
1.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under coal tar hair dye exemption
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Safety Data
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Regulatory Flags
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene allowed in the EU?
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene do in cosmetics?
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene functions as: Hair Dyeing (oxidative hair dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 149330-25-6.
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