Banned in EU

2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol

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 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.

2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol 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?

2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanol, 2-(2,4-diamino-5-methylphenoxy)-, dihydrochloride

Is 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol do in cosmetic products?

2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2,4-Diamino-5-Methylphenoxyethanol is 141614-05-3.

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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