Allowed in EU

M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea

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

What is it?

Urea, [3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-

What does it do?

M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea 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

M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea 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 M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea?

M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Urea, [3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-

Is M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea do in cosmetic products?

M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for M-Dimethylaminophenyl Urea is 26455-21-0.

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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: 15/10/2010