4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-(.beta.-Ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene
What does it do?
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea 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.
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 249). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea?
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-(.beta.-Ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene
Is 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea do in cosmetic products?
4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 4-Nitrophenyl Aminoethylurea is 27080-42-8.
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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: 18/10/2010