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2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl

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

What is it?

3,5-diamino-2,6-dimethoxypyridine dihydrochloride

What does it do?

2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl 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 restricted in the European Union.

2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 238). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl?

2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3,5-diamino-2,6-dimethoxypyridine dihydrochloride

Is 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl do in cosmetic products?

2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl is 56216-28-5.

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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: 18/11/2016