Dimethyltolylamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as nail conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N-Dimethyl-p-Tolylamine; N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine; Dimethyl-4-toluidine; N,N-Dimethyl-4-methylaniline
What does it do?
Dimethyltolylamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
EU regulatory status
Dimethyltolylamine 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 Dimethyltolylamine?
Dimethyltolylamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N-Dimethyl-p-Tolylamine; N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine; Dimethyl-4-toluidine; N,N-Dimethyl-4-methylaniline
Is Dimethyltolylamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethyltolylamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyltolylamine do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyltolylamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: nail conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyltolylamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyltolylamine is 99-97-8.
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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: 25/10/2016