Banned in EU

2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

2-[(4-amino-2-chloro-5-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol

What does it do?

2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair dyeing

    colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1318), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine?

2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-[(4-amino-2-chloro-5-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol

Is 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine do in cosmetic products?

2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is 50610-28-1.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 03/07/2015