Is 4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine safe in cosmetics?
4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine
INCI: 4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine (CAS 56272-19-4 (free base)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. 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
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No current CIR assessment identified. Coal-tar hair dye exemption may technically apply under FD&C Act, but EU ban signals significant safety concern.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine allowed in the EU?
4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine do in cosmetics?
4-Ethoxy-M-Phenylenediamine functions as: Hair dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56272-19-4 (free base).
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