2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N'-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine
What does it do?
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene 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 restricted in the European Union.
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 9). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene?
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N'-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine
Is 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene do in cosmetic products?
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene is 149330-25-6.
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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: 14/02/2014