Allowed in EU

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid

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

What is it?

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-nitro-N(1)-(2-carboxyphenyl)-; 2-((4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)benzoic acid

What does it do?

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid 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

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid?

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-nitro-N(1)-(2-carboxyphenyl)-; 2-((4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)benzoic acid

Is 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetic products?

4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 4-Amino-2-Nitrodiphenylamine-2'-Carboxylic Acid is 117907-43-4.

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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