Is P-PHENETIDINE safe in cosmetics?
P-PHENETIDINE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
P-PHENETIDINE
P-PHENETIDINE (CAS 156-43-4 / 659-34-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/1203. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Dyeing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/1203
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for P-PHENETIDINE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P-PHENETIDINE allowed in the EU?
P-PHENETIDINE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/1203. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does P-PHENETIDINE do in cosmetics?
P-PHENETIDINE functions as: Hair Dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 156-43-4 / 659-34-7.
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