Is Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine
INCI: DIHYDROXYETHYL TOLUIDINE
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine (CAS 3077-12-1 (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-toluidine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye coupler); also used industrially as a. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
3077-12-1 (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-toluidine)
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Function
Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye coupler); also used industrially as a polymerisation accelerator
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for use in hair dyes under 21 CFR 73/74 (coal-tar hair dye exemption); requires caution statement on label
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Toluidine functions as: Hair dyeing (oxidative hair dye coupler); also used industrially as a polymerisation accelerator. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3077-12-1 (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-toluidine).
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