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Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine

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

What is it?

Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 5-[2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl]diazenyl]-3-methyl-2,4-thiophenedicarbonitrile (2:1)

What does it do?

Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Colorant

    imparts colour to a cosmetic product

  • Hair dyeing

    colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment

EU regulatory status

Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine 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 Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine?

Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 5-[2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl]diazenyl]-3-methyl-2,4-thiophenedicarbonitrile (2:1)

Is Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine do in cosmetic products?

Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Bis-Hydroxyethyl/ppg-7/peg-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine is 515857-23-5.

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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: 30/04/2020