2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethanol, 2-(2,4-diamino-5-methylphenoxy)-, dihydrochloride
What does it do?
2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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.
2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1314), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl?
2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanol, 2-(2,4-diamino-5-methylphenoxy)-, dihydrochloride
Is 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl do in cosmetic products?
2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol Hcl is 113715-27-8.
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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: 15/10/2010