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:
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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
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