Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
3-(2,5-Diaminophenyl)propan-1-ol
What does it do?
Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine 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
Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine 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 Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine?
Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-(2,5-Diaminophenyl)propan-1-ol
Is Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxypropyl-P-Phenylenediamine is 73793-79-0.
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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: 28/07/2020