2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
4-hydroxy-m-phenylenediammonium dichloride
What does it do?
2,4-Diaminophenol 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-Diaminophenol Hcl is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1338), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl?
2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-hydroxy-m-phenylenediammonium dichloride
Is 2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. 2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl do in cosmetic products?
2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2,4-Diaminophenol Hcl is 137-09-7.
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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