Is N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE safe in cosmetics?
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: allowed.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
Also known as: 1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, sulfate, p-Phenylenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, sulfate, BASF Ursol Grey DM, BASF Ursol Grey DMG, C.I. 76076 (+14 more)
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE (CAS 6219-73-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/1312. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is classified GHS Danger (H301, H311, H315, H319, H331, H335, H317, H330) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1312.
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
4-N,4-N-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine;sulfuric acid
InChIKey
GLUKPDKNLKRLHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/1312
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed under the coal-tar hair dye exemption with required caution labeling
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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 N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, sulfate
p-Phenylenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, sulfate
BASF Ursol Grey DM
BASF Ursol Grey DMG
C.I. 76076
C.I. Oxidation Base 8A
Durafur Grey N
Fouramine Grey AL
Fourrine 95
Fourrine Blue Grey R
Furro AL
Furro DMG
Nako Grey DMS
Renal Grey AL
Ursol Grey DMG
Zoba Grey BG
Sulfate de 4-amino-N,N-dimethylaniline
4-amino-N,N-dimethylaniline sulphate
4-Amino-N,N-dimethylanilinsulfat
Chemical Function
Dye
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE allowed in the EU?
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/1312. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE do in cosmetics?
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6219-73-4.
Is N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE used outside cosmetics?
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is classified GHS Danger (H301, H311, H315, H319, H331, H335, H317, H330) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1312.
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