Is N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL safe in cosmetics?
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL
Also known as: Phenol, 3-(diethylamino)-, 4-13-00-00969, BRN 0908212, m-(Diethylamino)phenol, N,N-Diethyl-3-aminophenol (+5 more)
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL (CAS 91-68-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. NOAEL 27.5 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/1223. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL is classified GHS Danger (H301, H315, H319, H335, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1223.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Hair Dyeing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-(diethylamino)phenol
InChIKey
WAVOOWVINKGEHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/1223
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Allowed — remains usable under the coal tar hair dye exemption (FD\&C Act); not specifically banned by FDA
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
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 N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Phenol, 3-(diethylamino)-
4-13-00-00969
BRN 0908212
m-(Diethylamino)phenol
N,N-Diethyl-3-aminophenol
N,N-Diethyl-3-hydroxyaniline
EINECS 202-090-9
3-Hydroxy-N,N-diethylaniline
NSC 93934
UNII-BQY98Q7YU5
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1420719
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL allowed in the EU?
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/1223. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL do in cosmetics?
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91-68-9.
Is N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL used outside cosmetics?
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
N,N-DIETHYL-M-AMINOPHENOL is classified GHS Danger (H301, H315, H319, H335, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1223.
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